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Myn Family History

Myn Name 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: Mun, Min, Man, Mon, Men, Lyn, Meyn, Yu, Han, Son

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Where is the Myn family from?

You can see how Myn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Myn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Myn family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Myn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Myn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myn 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 Myn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Myn. 100% of Myn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Myn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myn 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Myn. 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 10 military records available for the last name Myn. For the veterans among your Myn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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