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Mylie Family History

Mylie 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: Mylin, Wylie, Smylie, Myrie, Mule, Marie, Mole, Malik, Melis, Melin

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Where is the Mylie family from?

You can see how Mylie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mylie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mylie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Mylie families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Mylie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mylie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mylie 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 Mylie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mylie. 37% of Mylie men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mylie women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mylie were Labor and Housekeeper.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Labor
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Mylie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 908 census records available for the last name Mylie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mylie 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Mylie. 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 68 military records available for the last name Mylie. For the veterans among your Mylie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mylie lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Mylie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mylie in 1976 was 74, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mylie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mylie 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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