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Mirkis Family History

Mirkis 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: Mirkin, Morris, Martis, Markos, Firkins, Mikos, Millis, Mikus, Maris

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Where is the Mirkis family from?

You can see how Mirkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirkis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Mirkis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Mirkis family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Mirkis's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Mirkis families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Mirkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirkis 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Mirkis. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mirkis. For the veterans among your Mirkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mirkis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Mirkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mirkis in 1971 was 78, and 63 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mirkis 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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