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Myman Family History

Myman 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: Lyman, Wyman, Eyman, Ryman, Nyman, Hyman, Byman, Moman, Myran, Yan

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Where is the Myman family from?

You can see how Myman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Myman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Myman family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Myman's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Myman families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myman 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 Myman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Myman. 34% of Myman men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Presser
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

What Myman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Myman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myman 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Myman. 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 75 military records available for the last name Myman. For the veterans among your Myman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Myman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Myman in 1964 was 77, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Myman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myman 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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