This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Myrlie family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Myrlie Family History

Myrlie 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: Myrie, Marie, Merlin, Merle, Myrtle, Sorlie, Mylin, Wylie, Martie

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Myrlie family from?

You can see how Myrlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myrlie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Myrlie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Myrlie families living in British Columbia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Myrlie's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Myrlie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myrlie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Myrlie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Myrlie. 60% of Myrlie men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Myrlie | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Auto Machine
    40%

What Myrlie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Myrlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myrlie census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Myrlie

Passenger Lists

There are 13 immigration records available for the last name Myrlie. 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.

View all Myrlie immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Myrlie. For the veterans among your Myrlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Myrlie military records

You've only scratched the surface of Myrlie family history

Discover More

What is the average Myrlie lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Myrlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Myrlie in 1984 was 51, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Myrlie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myrlie 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Myrlie family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial