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Miras Family History

Miras 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: Maras, Mira, Minas, Milas, Mieras, Mires, Moras, Miles, Ras, Mura

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Where is the Miras family from?

You can see how Miras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miras family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Miras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Miras families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Miras's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Miras families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miras 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 Miras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Miras. 60% of Miras men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Artist
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

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Census Records

There are 790 census records available for the last name Miras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miras 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 836 immigration records available for the last name Miras. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 142 military records available for the last name Miras. For the veterans among your Miras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miras lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Miras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Miras in 1957 was 48, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Miras

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miras 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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