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Myss Family History

Myss 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: Moss, Mass, Mess, Wyss, Ross, Moses, Bass, Mars, Masse, Wass

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Where is the Myss family from?

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

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Myss. 100% of Myss women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Myss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Myss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myss 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Myss. 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 41 military records available for the last name Myss. For the veterans among your Myss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myss lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Myss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Myss in 1983 was 69, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myss 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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