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Mylett Family History

Mylett Surname Meaning

mainly Irish spelling of English Millett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mylett family from?

You can see how Mylett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mylett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mylett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Mylett families living in Lancashire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Mylett's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mylett families in 1891.
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What did your Mylett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mylett. 100% of Mylett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mylett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mylett 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Mylett. 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 254 military records available for the last name Mylett. For the veterans among your Mylett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mylett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mylett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mylett in 1963 was 79, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mylett 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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