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Myner Family History

Myner 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: Mynes, Miner, Myler, Ryner, Maner, Myer, Mayner, Wyner, Tyner, Mander

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Where is the Myner family from?

You can see how Myner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Myner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Myner family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Myner's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Myner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Myner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Myner. 67% of Myner men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Myner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myner 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Myner. 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 138 military records available for the last name Myner. For the veterans among your Myner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myner lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Myner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Myner in 1960 was 54, and 85 in 2002.

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