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Myus Family History

Myus 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: Maus, Tyus, Byus, Yu, Yun, Myung, Mun, Moss, Mars, Hyun

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Where is the Myus family from?

You can see how Myus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Myus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Myus families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Myus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Myus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myus 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 Myus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Myus. 50% of Myus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Myus women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Myus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Myus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myus 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Myus. 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 22 military records available for the last name Myus. For the veterans among your Myus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Myus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Myus in 1963 was 79, and 87 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Myus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myus 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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