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Myder Family History

Myder 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: Moder, Mader, Myler, Myer, Ryder, Hyder, Meder, Mander, Hyde, Kader

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Where is the Myder family from?

You can see how Myder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myder family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Myder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Myder families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Myder's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Myder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Myder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tree Surgeon was the top reported job for people in the USA named Myder. 34% of Myder men worked as a Tree Surgeon. .

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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

  • Tree Surgeon
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Gardener
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%
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What Myder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Myder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myder 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Myder. 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 20 military records available for the last name Myder. For the veterans among your Myder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Myder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Myder in 1963 was 83, and 77 in 1997.

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