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Mylers Family History

Mylers 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: Myler, Myers, Myles, Miles, Oyler, Mynes, Byers, Tyler, Ayers, Moyers

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Where is the Mylers family from?

You can see how Mylers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mylers family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mylers families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1881 there was 1 Mylers family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mylers's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mylers families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Mylers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mylers 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Mylers. 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 17 military records available for the last name Mylers. For the veterans among your Mylers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mylers lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Mylers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mylers in 1978 was 83, and 73 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mylers 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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