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Myns Family History

Myns 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: Mynes, Muns, Mons, Mans, Meng, Myung, Mun, Moss, Min, Mann

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Where is the Myns family from?

You can see how Myns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myns family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Myns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Myns families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Myns's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Myns families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myns 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 Myns ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Myns. 100% of Myns women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Myns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myns 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Myns. 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 9 military records available for the last name Myns. For the veterans among your Myns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Myns

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