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Mylius Family History

Mylius 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: Milius, Melius, Melis, Julius, Malkus, Malis, Melhus, Molis, Mylin

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Where is the Mylius family from?

You can see how Mylius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mylius family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mylius families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 7 Mylius families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Mylius's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mylius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mylius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mylius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mylius. 100% of Mylius women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mylius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mylius 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 564 immigration records available for the last name Mylius. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mylius. For the veterans among your Mylius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mylius lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mylius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mylius in 1964 was 60, and 79 in 2004.

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