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Myhand Family History

Myhand Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of Irish Myhan a variant of Meehan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Myhand family from?

You can see how Myhand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myhand family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Myhand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Myhand families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Myhand's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Myhand families in 1891.
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What did your Myhand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Myhand. 67% of Myhand men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Myhand women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Myhand were Weaver and 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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Weaver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Myhand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myhand 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Myhand. 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 434 military records available for the last name Myhand. For the veterans among your Myhand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myhand lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Myhand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Myhand in 1959 was 47, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myhand 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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