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Muyres Family History

Muyres 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: Myres, Mares, Mynes, Myren, Burres, Mires, Moores, Guynes, Muren

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Where is the Muyres family from?

You can see how Muyres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muyres family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Muyres families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Muyres families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Muyres's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Muyres families in 1891.
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What did your Muyres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muyres. 67% of Muyres men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Muyres women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muyres were Laborer and Maid.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Muyres family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Muyres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muyres 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Muyres. 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 74 military records available for the last name Muyres. For the veterans among your Muyres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muyres lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Muyres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Muyres in 1962 was 65, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muyres 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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