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Myson Family History

Myson Name Meaning

see Missin .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Mason, Tyson, Myron, Dyson, Lyson, Hyson, Mayson, Ayson, Son, Yon

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Where is the Myson family from?

You can see how Myson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Myson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 6 Myson families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 33% of all the recorded Myson's in USA. Dakota Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Myson families in 1880.
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What did your Myson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Myson. 38% of Myson men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Myson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Myson were Bricklayer and Laundress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    38%
  • Postman
    38%
  • Bricklayer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Laundress
    5%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Myson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myson 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Myson. 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 232 military records available for the last name Myson. For the veterans among your Myson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1989, in the United States, Myson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Myson in 1968 was 70, and 91 in 1989.

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