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Myhan Family History

Myhan 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: Mohan, Mahan, Nyhan, Mehan, Myhand, Myran, Mchan, Mayhan, Han, Yan

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Where is the Myhan family from?

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

What did your Myhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Myhan. 78% of Myhan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Myhan 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
    78%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Myhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myhan 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Myhan. 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 453 military records available for the last name Myhan. For the veterans among your Myhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myhan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Myhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Myhan in 1964 was 78, and 81 in 2004.

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