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Myless Family History

Myless 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: Myles, Miles, Mynes, Myler, Lyness, Myers, Kyles, Ayles, Gless, Pless

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Where is the Myless family from?

You can see how Myless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myless family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Myless families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Myless families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Myless's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Myless families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Myless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myless 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Myless. 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 3 military records available for the last name Myless. For the veterans among your Myless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myless 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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