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Mirken Family History

Mirken 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: Mirkin, Morken, Marken, Marker, Marien, Marden, Morgen, Millen

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Where is the Mirken family from?

You can see how Mirken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mirken family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mirken's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Mirken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mirken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mirken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mirken. 100% of Mirken women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Mirken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirken 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Mirken. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mirken. For the veterans among your Mirken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mirken lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Mirken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mirken in 1967 was 65, and 54 in 2003.

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