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Mylet Family History

Mylet 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, Myles, Mule, Miles, Mole, Mallet, Oyler, Millet, Lyle, Pyle

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Where is the Mylet family from?

You can see how Mylet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mylet family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mylet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Mylet families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mylet's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mylet families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mylet 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 Mylet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mylet. 60% of Mylet men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Mylet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Mylet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mylet 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Mylet. 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 94 military records available for the last name Mylet. For the veterans among your Mylet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mylet lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mylet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mylet in 1962 was 37, and 47 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mylet 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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