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Mylander Family History

Mylander Surname 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: Melander, Nylander, Rylander, Molander, Mander, Lander, Bolander

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Where is the Mylander family from?

You can see how Mylander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mylander family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mylander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 37 Mylander families living in Ohio. This was about 66% of all the recorded Mylander's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mylander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mylander 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 Mylander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mylander. 29% of Mylander men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mylander women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Operator
    15%
  • Labor
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Mylander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mylander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mylander 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Mylander. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 87 military records available for the last name Mylander. For the veterans among your Mylander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mylander lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mylander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mylander in 1965 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mylander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mylander ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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