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Mirsky Family History

Mirsky Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Mir a place in Belarus.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Minsky, Mirski, Swirsky, Belsky, Barsky, Persky, Hirsch, Gorsky

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Where is the Mirsky family from?

You can see how Mirsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mirsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Mirsky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mirsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mirsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mirsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mirsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mirsky. 100% of Mirsky women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mirsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirsky 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mirsky. 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 546 military records available for the last name Mirsky. For the veterans among your Mirsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mirsky lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mirsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mirsky in 1951 was 53, and 88 in 2004.

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