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Myring Family History

Myring Surname Meaning

see Merrin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Myring family from?

You can see how Myring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myring family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Myring families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 98 Myring families living in Staffordshire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Myring's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Myring families in 1891.
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What did your Myring ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Myring. 18% of Myring men worked as a Builders Labourer and 76% of Myring women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Myring were General Labourer and Hosiery Counter Hand.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    18%
  • Colliery Hewer
    18%
  • Bricklayer
    18%
  • General Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    6%
  • Hosiery Counter Hand
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Myring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myring 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Myring. 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 245 military records available for the last name Myring. For the veterans among your Myring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myring lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Myring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Myring in 1963 was 74, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myring 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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