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Myrland Family History

Myrland 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: Marland, Morland, Harland, Garland, Ryland, Berland, Norland, Hyland

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Where is the Myrland family from?

You can see how Myrland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myrland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Myrland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Myrland families living in Warwickshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Myrland's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Myrland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myrland 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 Myrland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Myrland. 50% of Myrland men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Myrland women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    50%
  • Partner
    29%
  • Salesman
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Myrland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Myrland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myrland 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Myrland. 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 82 military records available for the last name Myrland. For the veterans among your Myrland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myrland lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Myrland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Myrland in 1956 was 37, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Myrland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myrland 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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