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Myllett Family History

Myllett 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: Millett, Mullett, Mollett, Mellett, Mallett, Mallet, Millet, Mollet

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Where is the Myllett family from?

You can see how Myllett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myllett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Myllett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Myllett families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Myllett's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Myllett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Myllett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myllett 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 Myllett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Myllett. For the veterans among your Myllett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myllett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myllett 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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