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Myeres Family History

Myeres 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: Myers, Myres, Mares, Mewes, Mynes, Byers, Peres, Ayers, Moyers, Syers

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Where is the Myeres family from?

You can see how Myeres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myeres family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Myeres families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Myeres families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Myeres's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Myeres families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myeres 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 Myeres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Myeres. 28% of Myeres men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Myeres women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Myeres were Manager and Housekeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Painter
    23%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Sales Girl
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Myeres family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Myeres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myeres 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Myeres. 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 66 military records available for the last name Myeres. For the veterans among your Myeres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myeres lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1990, in the United States, Myeres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Myeres in 1971 was 69, and 93 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myeres 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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