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Myhill Family History

Myhill Name Meaning

English (Norfolk): from the Middle English and Old French personal name Mihel a vernacular form of the Biblical name Michael . See also Miles

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mill, Hill, Mcgill, Mayhall, Thill, Magill, Madill, Dahill, Mehall

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Where is the Myhill family from?

You can see how Myhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myhill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Myhill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 409 Myhill families living in Norfolk. This was about 58% of all the recorded Myhill's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Myhill families in 1891.
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What did your Myhill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Myhill. 15% of Myhill men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Myhill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Myhill were Carpenter and Domestic Duties Unpaid. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    13%
  • Farm Labourer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    3%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Myhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myhill 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 750 immigration records available for the last name Myhill. 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 700 military records available for the last name Myhill. For the veterans among your Myhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myhill lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Myhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Myhill in 1963 was 75, and 66 in 2003.

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