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Mylre Family History

Mylre 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: Myhre, Myre, Mule, Moore, Mole, More, Melle, Lyle, Molle, Pyle

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Where is the Mylre family from?

You can see how Mylre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mylre family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Mylre families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mylre's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mylre families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Mylre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mylre 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Mylre. 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 Mylre. For the veterans among your Mylre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mylre lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mylre 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mylre

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