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Myre Family History

Myre Surname Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Myhre.

Shortened and altered form of French Lemire ‘the physician’ or a shortened form of its altered form Lemyre.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Myre family from?

You can see how Myre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Myre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Myre families living in Northumberland. This was about 42% of all the recorded Myre's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Myre families in 1891.
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What did your Myre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Myre. 19% of Myre men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Myre women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Myre were Farm Operator and Housekeeper.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farm Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    13%
  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Myre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myre 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 730 immigration records available for the last name Myre. 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 986 military records available for the last name Myre. For the veterans among your Myre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myre lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Myre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Myre in 1958 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myre 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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