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Muir Sr Family History

Muir Sr Name 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: Mires, Murr, Muir, Huiras, Murner, Murer, Quiros, Mairs, Muise

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Where is the Muir Sr family from?

You can see how Muir Sr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muir Sr family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Muir Sr family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Muir Sr's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Muir Sr families in 1880.
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What did your Muir Sr ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Muir Sr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muir Sr 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Muir Sr. 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 48 military records available for the last name Muir Sr. For the veterans among your Muir Sr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muir Sr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Muir Sr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Muir Sr in 1963 was 76, and 35 in 1992.

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