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Mylers Family History

Mylers 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: Myler, Myers, Myles, Miles, Oyler, Mynes, Byers, Tyler, Ayers, Moyers

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Where is the Mylers family from?

You can see how Mylers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mylers family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mylers families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Mylers family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mylers's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mylers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mylers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mylers ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mylers ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Mylers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mylers 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Mylers. 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 17 military records available for the last name Mylers. For the veterans among your Mylers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mylers lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Mylers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mylers in 1978 was 83, and 73 in 1995.

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