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Myrer Family History

Myrer 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: Tyrer, Myler, Byrer, Myren, Myer, Murer, Myres, Myre, Marker, More

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Where is the Myrer family from?

You can see how Myrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myrer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Myrer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Myrer families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Myrer's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Myrer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myrer 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 Myrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Myrer. 50% of Myrer 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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Fireman
    25%

What Myrer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 639 census records available for the last name Myrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myrer 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Myrer. 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 145 military records available for the last name Myrer. For the veterans among your Myrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myrer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Myrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Myrer in 1963 was 85, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Myrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myrer 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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