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Mcmyers Family History

Mcmyers 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: Moyers, Myers, Meyers, Mayers, Mcevers, Smyers, Meyer, Mayer, Byers

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Where is the Mcmyers family from?

You can see how Mcmyers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmyers family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcmyers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 6 Mcmyers families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mcmyers's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcmyers families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Mcmyers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmyers 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mcmyers. 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 23 military records available for the last name Mcmyers. For the veterans among your Mcmyers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmyers lifespan?

Average Mcmyers life expectancy in 1964 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcmyers 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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