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Mimier Family History

Mimier 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: Minier, Miller, Minter, Mier, Imber, Limmer, Mitter, Didier, Miner

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Where is the Mimier family from?

You can see how Mimier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mimier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mimier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mimier families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mimier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mimier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mimier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mimier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Mimier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mimier 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Mimier. 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 17 military records available for the last name Mimier. For the veterans among your Mimier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mimier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mimier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mimier in 1965 was 34, and 73 in 2004.

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