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Myra Family History

Myra 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: Mura, Mora, Mira, Mara, Mera, Myran, Myre, Tyra, Mark, Mori

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Where is the Myra family from?

You can see how Myra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myra family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Myra families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Myra families living in Yorkshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Myra's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Myra families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myra 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 Myra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Myra. 35% of Myra men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Myra women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Myra were Farm Laborer and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    40%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

What Myra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Myra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myra 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 982 immigration records available for the last name Myra. 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 172 military records available for the last name Myra. For the veterans among your Myra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myra lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Myra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Myra in 1966 was 73, and 45 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Myra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myra 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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