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Mylen Family History

Mylen 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: Molen, Myler, Nylen, Mylin, Myren, Hylen, Malen, Myles, Mule, Miles

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Where is the Mylen family from?

You can see how Mylen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mylen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mylen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Mylen family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mylen's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Mylen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mylen 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 Mylen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mylen. 100% of Mylen 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 Mylen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Mylen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mylen 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Mylen. 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 49 military records available for the last name Mylen. For the veterans among your Mylen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mylen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Mylen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Mylen in 1962 was 29, and 53 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mylen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mylen 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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