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Mirsch Family History

Mirsch 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: Hirsch, Kirsch, Morsch, Misch, Miksch, Marsch, Mersch, Mursch, Mitsch

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Where is the Mirsch family from?

You can see how Mirsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mirsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Mirsch families living in New York. This was about 78% of all the recorded Mirsch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mirsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mirsch 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 Mirsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mirsch. 67% of Mirsch men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Auto Tires
    34%
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Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Mirsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirsch 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Mirsch. 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 97 military records available for the last name Mirsch. For the veterans among your Mirsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mirsch lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Mirsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mirsch in 1971 was 69, and 86 in 2004.

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