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Mylne Family History

Mylne Surname Meaning

see Milne.

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


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Where is the Mylne family from?

You can see how Mylne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mylne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mylne families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 3 Mylne families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Mylne's in United Kingdom. London and 2 other counties had the highest population of Mylne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mylne 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 Mylne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mylne. 62% of Mylne 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
    62%
  • Private Means
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%

What Mylne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mylne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mylne 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Mylne. 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 554 military records available for the last name Mylne. For the veterans among your Mylne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mylne lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mylne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mylne in 1964 was 76, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mylne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mylne 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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