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Mydans Family History

Mydans 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: Madan, Means, Madani, Lycans, Myhand, Ryans, Madaus, Myran, Mans

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Where is the Mydans family from?

You can see how Mydans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mydans family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mydans families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Mydans's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Mydans families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mydans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Mydans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mydans 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Mydans. 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 16 military records available for the last name Mydans. For the veterans among your Mydans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mydans lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Mydans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mydans in 1985 was 93, and 97 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mydans 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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