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Mireylees Family History

Mireylees Surname Meaning

see Merrilees.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mireylees family from?

You can see how Mireylees families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mireylees family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Mireylees families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Mireylees families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mireylees's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mireylees families in 1841.
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There are 89 census records available for the last name Mireylees. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mireylees 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

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There are 22 military records available for the last name Mireylees. For the veterans among your Mireylees ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mireylees lifespan?

Average Mireylees life expectancy in 1977 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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