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Myett Family History

Myett 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: Myatt, Myette, Yett, Hyett, Myott, Brett, Metz, Flett, Emmett, Syrett

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Where is the Myett family from?

You can see how Myett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Myett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Myett family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Myett's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Myett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myett 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 Myett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Myett. 100% of Myett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Myett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 913 census records available for the last name Myett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myett 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Myett. 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 97 military records available for the last name Myett. For the veterans among your Myett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Myett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Myett in 1964 was 69, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myett 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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