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Mynus Family History

Mynus 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, Minus, Manus, Minas, Magnus, Cyrus, Manis, Mones, Maus, Muns

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Where is the Mynus family from?

You can see how Mynus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mynus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Mynus families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Mynus families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mynus's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mynus families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Mynus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mynus 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 Mynus. 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 Mynus. For the veterans among your Mynus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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