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Myrtl Family History

Myrtl 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: Myrtle, Mort, Martel, Martz, Marti, Smyrl, Mirto, Marte, Myatt, Morel

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Where is the Myrtl family from?

You can see how Myrtl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myrtl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Myrtl families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Myrtl families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Myrtl's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Myrtl families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myrtl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Myrtl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myrtl 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Myrtl. 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 2 military records available for the last name Myrtl. For the veterans among your Myrtl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myrtl lifespan?

Average Myrtl life expectancy in 1981 was 97 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myrtl 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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