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Myhra Family History

Myhra 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: Myhre, Myhr, Mehra, Mura, Mora, Mira, Mehta, Marra, Mara, Mohr

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Where is the Myhra family from?

You can see how Myhra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myhra family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Myhra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Myhra families living in Isle of Man. This was about 72% of all the recorded Myhra's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Myhra families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myhra 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 Myhra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Myhra. 58% of Myhra men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Myhra women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Myhra were Clerk 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
    58%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Myhra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Myhra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myhra 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Myhra. 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 144 military records available for the last name Myhra. For the veterans among your Myhra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myhra lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Myhra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Myhra in 1957 was 54, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myhra 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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