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Mirande Family History

Mirande Surname Meaning

French (southern): habitational name from (La) Mirande, the name of several places in the southwestern part of France.

It can also be a topographic name, representing a variant of Miranda, meaning ‘lookout point’ or ‘watchtower’.

This indicates that the name may have originated from notable geographical features in the area.

In this context, it’s interesting to compare Lamirande, which also relates to similar geographical origins.

Overall, the name reflects both residential and geographical significance in French history.

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


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Where is the Mirande family from?

You can see how Mirande families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirande family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mirande families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Mirande families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mirande's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Mirande families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mirande 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 Mirande ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mirande. 48% of Mirande men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mirande women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    48%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Gardener
    22%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mirande. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirande 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 506 immigration records available for the last name Mirande. 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 232 military records available for the last name Mirande. For the veterans among your Mirande ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mirande lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Mirande life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mirande in 1965 was 80, and 79 in 2003.

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