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Myor Family History

Myor 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: Mayor, Myer, Myhr, Moor, Mor, Mori, Moore, Yon, You, Lyon

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Where is the Myor family from?

You can see how Myor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myor family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Myor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Myor families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Myor's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Myor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myor 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 Myor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Myor. 100% of Myor men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Myor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Myor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myor 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Myor. 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 214 military records available for the last name Myor. For the veterans among your Myor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myor lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1995, in the United States, Myor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Myor in 1988 was 66, and 74 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myor 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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