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Mirkin Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name Mirke, a pet form of the Biblical Hebrew name Miryam, a very ancient name of uncertain etymology, perhaps meaning ‘wished-for child’, from an Egyptian root mrj with the addition of the Hebrew feminine diminutive suffix -am.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Markin, Sirkin, Itkin, Merlin, Minkin, Zipkin, Witkin, Meskin, Miskin

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Mirkin Family Origin

Where is the Mirkin family from?

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You can see how Mirkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirkin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mirkin families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Mirkin families living in Massachusetts. This was about 21% of all the recorded Mirkin's in the USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Mirkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mirkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Mirkin Family Occupations

What did your Mirkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, Agricultural Labourer and Iron Moulder were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Mirkin. The most common Mirkin occupation in the UK was Agricultural Labourer. 50% of Mirkin's were Agricultural Labourers.

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  • Agricultural Labourer

    50%

  • Iron Moulder

    50%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mirkin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Mirkin Historical Records

What Mirkin family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mirkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirkin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Mirkin. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mirkin. For the veterans among your Mirkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Mirkin Life Expectancy

What is the average Mirkin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mirkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mirkin in 1960 was 41, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mirkin 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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