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Mirly Family History

Mirly 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: Mill, Lilly, Merry, Early, Mira, Murley, Marley, Mir, Morley, Tilly

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Where is the Mirly family from?

You can see how Mirly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mirly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Mirly families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mirly's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mirly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mirly 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 Mirly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mirly. 67% of Mirly men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mirly women worked as a Housework.

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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
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Mirly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Mirly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirly 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mirly. 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 35 military records available for the last name Mirly. For the veterans among your Mirly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mirly lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Mirly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mirly in 1968 was 63, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mirly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mirly 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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