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Mylar Family History

Mylar 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: Myler, Vilar, Oyler, Mula, Klar, Solar, Mar, Melgar, Milan, Mola

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Where is the Mylar family from?

You can see how Mylar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mylar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mylar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Mylar families living in Berkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mylar's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Mylar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mylar 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 Mylar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mylar. 56% of Mylar men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Private
    23%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    23%

What Mylar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mylar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mylar 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Mylar. 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 373 military records available for the last name Mylar. For the veterans among your Mylar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mylar lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mylar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mylar in 1956 was 47, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mylar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mylar 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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