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Mynar Family History

Mynar 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: Minar, Minas, Mar, Bonar, Mcnair, Mynes, Miner, Mina, Lynam, Monat

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Where is the Mynar family from?

You can see how Mynar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mynar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mynar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Mynar families living in Worcestershire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Mynar's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Mynar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mynar 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 Mynar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mynar. 84% of Mynar men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mynar women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mynar were Proprietor and Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    84%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

What Mynar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Mynar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mynar 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Mynar. 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 69 military records available for the last name Mynar. For the veterans among your Mynar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mynar lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Mynar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mynar in 1947 was 40, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mynar 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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