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Myard Family History

Myard 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: Yard, Byard, Mark, Bard, Hard, Beard, Mars, Mari, Ward, Izard

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Where is the Myard family from?

You can see how Myard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Myard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Myard families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Myard's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Myard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myard 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 Myard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Myard. 100% of Myard men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Myard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myard 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Myard. 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 11 military records available for the last name Myard. For the veterans among your Myard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myard lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myard 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Myard

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