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Mirtle Family History

Mirtle Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin. Black suggests that it may be a variant of Martell.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Mirtle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirtle family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mirtle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Mirtle families living in Selkirkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mirtle's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Mirtle families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Mirtle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirtle 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Mirtle. 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 37 military records available for the last name Mirtle. For the veterans among your Mirtle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mirtle lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Mirtle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mirtle in 1979 was 64, and 81 in 2000.

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