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Mirrilees Family History

Mirrilees Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mireles, Miles, Morris, Garrigues, Miracle, Morrissey, Ferries

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Where is the Mirrilees family from?

You can see how Mirrilees families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirrilees family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Mirrilees families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Mirrilees families living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mirrilees's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mirrilees families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mirrilees surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Mirrilees. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirrilees census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 106 immigration records available for the last name Mirrilees. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Mirrilees. For the veterans among your Mirrilees ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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