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Myrta Family History

Myrta 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: Marta, Merta, Mort, Mura, Mora, Mira, Mehta, Martz, Marti, Motta

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Where is the Myrta family from?

You can see how Myrta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myrta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Myrta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Myrta families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Myrta's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Myrta families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Myrta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myrta 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Myrta. 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 16 military records available for the last name Myrta. For the veterans among your Myrta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myrta lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Myrta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Myrta in 1972 was 90, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myrta 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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