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Mirer Family History

Mirer 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: Mier, Miner, Miser, Miler, Mires, Murer, Mire, Mixer, Mizer, Miles

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Where is the Mirer family from?

You can see how Mirer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mirer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Mirer family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mirer's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Mirer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mirer 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 Mirer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mirer. 35% of Mirer men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Mirer women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mirer were Clerk and Cashier.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Cashier
    17%

What Mirer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 950 census records available for the last name Mirer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirer 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Mirer. 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 92 military records available for the last name Mirer. For the veterans among your Mirer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mirer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Mirer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mirer in 1965 was 81, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mirer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mirer 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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