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Myrah Family History

Myrah 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: Myran, March, Mura, Mora, Maras, Sarah, Mira, Moran, Mara, Maran

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Where is the Myrah family from?

You can see how Myrah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myrah family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Myrah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Myrah family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Myrah's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Myrah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myrah 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 Myrah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Myrah. 58% of Myrah men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Myrah 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Farming
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Myrah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Myrah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myrah 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Myrah. 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 161 military records available for the last name Myrah. For the veterans among your Myrah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myrah lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Myrah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Myrah in 1965 was 66, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Myrah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myrah 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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