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Myar Family History

Myar 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: Mar, Myer, Myhr, Dyar, Mark, Yan, May, Ma, Bear, Omar

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Where is the Myar family from?

You can see how Myar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Myar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Myar family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Myar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Myar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Myar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Myar. 100% of Myar men worked as an Owner. .

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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 1940

  • Owner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Myar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myar 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Myar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 83 military records available for the last name Myar. For the veterans among your Myar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myar lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1993, in the United States, Myar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Myar in 1959 was 40, and 78 in 1993.

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