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Mirtens Family History

Mirtens 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: Mertens, Martens, Martins, Mergens, Mickens, Morten, Mires, Maertens

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Where is the Mirtens family from?

You can see how Mirtens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirtens family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mirtens families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mirtens's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mirtens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mirtens 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 42 census records available for the last name Mirtens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirtens 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mirtens. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mirtens. For the veterans among your Mirtens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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