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Myr Family History

Myr 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: Mar, Mir, Cyr, Myer, Mayr, Myhr, Myre, Mor, Yu, Mark

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Where is the Myr family from?

You can see how Myr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myr family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Myr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Myr families living in Michigan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Myr's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Myr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myr 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 Myr ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Myr. 100% of Myr men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Myr women worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

What Myr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Myr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myr 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Myr. 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 22 military records available for the last name Myr. For the veterans among your Myr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myr lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Myr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Myr in 1971 was 77, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Myr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myr 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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