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Myklebust Family History

Myklebust Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads in western Norway from Old Norse Myklibólstathr from mikill ‘large’ + bólstathr ‘farm’.

This is a very frequent name in Norway.

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


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You can see how Myklebust families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myklebust family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Myklebust families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Myklebust family living in Isle of Man. This was 100% of all the recorded Myklebust's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Myklebust families in 1891.
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What did your Myklebust ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Myklebust. 25% of Myklebust men worked as a Carpenter and 60% of Myklebust women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Myklebust were Salesman and Saleslady.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

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Census Records

There are 764 census records available for the last name Myklebust. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myklebust 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

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Draft Cards

There are 171 military records available for the last name Myklebust. For the veterans among your Myklebust ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myklebust lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Myklebust life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Myklebust in 1956 was 58, and 82 in 2003.

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