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Mylor Family History

Mylor 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, Meylor, Aylor, Major, Oyler, Mayor, Malon, Taylor, Malo, Milos

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Where is the Mylor family from?

You can see how Mylor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mylor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mylor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Mylor families living in Worcestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mylor's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Mylor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mylor 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 Mylor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mylor. 100% of Mylor 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mylor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 979 census records available for the last name Mylor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mylor 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Mylor. 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 87 military records available for the last name Mylor. For the veterans among your Mylor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mylor lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mylor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mylor in 1963 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mylor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mylor 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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