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Mylin Name Meaning

Danish: possibly of German origin unexplained. This surname is also found in northern Germany where it is very rare.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Molin, Malin, Melin, Eglin, Maslin, Myron, Main, Hulin, Mclin, Merlin

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Where is the Mylin family from?

You can see how Mylin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mylin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mylin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Mylin families living in Cheshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Mylin's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Mylin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mylin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mylin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mylin. 100% of Mylin 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mylin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mylin 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Mylin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 393 military records available for the last name Mylin. For the veterans among your Mylin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mylin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mylin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mylin in 1963 was 72, and 72 in 2003.

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