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Myrich Family History

Myrich 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: Marich, Myrick, Eyrich, Rich, March, Burich, Milich, Ulrich, Morici

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Where is the Myrich family from?

You can see how Myrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myrich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Myrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Myrich families living in Indiana. This was about 19% of all the recorded Myrich's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Myrich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myrich 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 Myrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Myrich. 45% of Myrich men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Myrich women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Myrich were Salesman and Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Laundress
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Myrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Myrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myrich 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Myrich. 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 60 military records available for the last name Myrich. For the veterans among your Myrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myrich lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Myrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Myrich in 1967 was 77, and 95 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Myrich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myrich 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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