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Mynear Family History

Mynear 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: Menear, Mcnear, Minear, Mynes, Miner, Myler, Mineau, Mclear, Ryner

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Where is the Mynear family from?

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

What did your Mynear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mynear. 82% of Mynear men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mynear women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Mynear family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 417 census records available for the last name Mynear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mynear 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mynear. 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 38 military records available for the last name Mynear. For the veterans among your Mynear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mynear lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mynear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mynear in 1964 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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