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Myal Family History

Myal Surname 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: Dyal, Yan, May, Ma, Gal, Beal, Kral, Mao, Mill, Real

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Where is the Myal family from?

You can see how Myal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Myal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Myal family living in Suffolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Myal's in United Kingdom. Suffolk and 1 other county had the highest population of Myal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myal 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 Myal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Myal. 100% of Myal women worked as a Housewife.

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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 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Myal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Myal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myal 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Myal. 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 15 military records available for the last name Myal. For the veterans among your Myal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myal lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Myal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Myal in 1969 was 63, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myal ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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