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Mirs Family History

Mirs 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: Mars, Mira, Mir, Mis, Mies, Miers, Mims, Mires, Miro, Mairs

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Where is the Mirs family from?

You can see how Mirs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirs family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mirs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mirs family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Mirs's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Mirs families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mirs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mirs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mirs. 50% of Mirs men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Mirs women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mirs were Farmer and Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Mirs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Mirs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirs 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Mirs. 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 62 military records available for the last name Mirs. For the veterans among your Mirs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mirs lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Mirs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mirs in 1973 was 48, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mirs ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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