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Myland Family History

Myland Surname Meaning

from Milland in Trotton (Sussex). The place-name probably derives from Old English myln ‘mill’ + land ‘land’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Myland family from?

You can see how Myland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Myland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Myland families living in Hampshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Myland's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Myland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myland 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 Myland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chef and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Myland. 100% of Myland men worked as a Chef and 88% of Myland 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chef
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    6%

What Myland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Myland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myland 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 598 immigration records available for the last name Myland. 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 247 military records available for the last name Myland. For the veterans among your Myland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myland lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Myland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Myland in 1951 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myland 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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