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Myhr Family History

Myhr Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads named Myr from myr ‘bog swamp’ (Old Norse mýrr).

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


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Where is the Myhr family from?

You can see how Myhr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myhr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Myhr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Myhr families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Myhr's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Myhr families in 1891.
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What did your Myhr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Myhr. 55% of Myhr men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Myhr women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Myhr were Manager and Teacher.

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Manager
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Registered Nurse
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Myhr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myhr 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 638 immigration records available for the last name Myhr. 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 241 military records available for the last name Myhr. For the veterans among your Myhr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myhr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Myhr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Myhr in 1963 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myhr 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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