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Myerscough Family History

Myerscough Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from either of two places in Lancashire called Myerscough

both named from Old Norse mýrr ‘marsh’ + skógr ‘wood’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Myerscough family from?

You can see how Myerscough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myerscough family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Myerscough families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Myerscough families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Myerscough's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Myerscough families in 1911.
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What did your Myerscough ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Myerscough. 67% of Myerscough men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Tin Smelter
    34%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Myerscough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myerscough 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Myerscough. 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 708 military records available for the last name Myerscough. For the veterans among your Myerscough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myerscough lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Myerscough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Myerscough in 1965 was 81, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myerscough 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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