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Mirrer Family History

Mirrer 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: Birrer, Marker, Miller, Minter, Maurer, Mier, Mitter, Marler, Mercer

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Where is the Mirrer family from?

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

In 1940, Baker Prop was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mirrer. 25% of Mirrer men worked as a Baker Prop. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Baker Prop
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Falanger
    25%
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What Mirrer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Mirrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirrer 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Mirrer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Mirrer. For the veterans among your Mirrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mirrer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mirrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mirrer in 1963 was 71, and 90 in 2003.

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