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Myhal Family History

Myhal 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: Mihal, Mahal, Mohan, Mehl, Mayhall, Mahan, Mchale, Muha, Rahal, Thal

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Where is the Myhal family from?

You can see how Myhal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myhal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Myhal family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Myhal's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Myhal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myhal 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 Myhal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Myhal. 100% of Myhal 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Myhal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Myhal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myhal 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Myhal. 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 67 military records available for the last name Myhal. For the veterans among your Myhal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myhal lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Myhal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Myhal in 1965 was 72, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myhal 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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