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Mygatt Family History

Mygatt Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Mygatt family from?

You can see how Mygatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mygatt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mygatt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Mygatt families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Mygatt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mygatt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mygatt 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 Mygatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mygatt. 19% of Mygatt men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mygatt women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mygatt were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Assistant
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Mygatt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mygatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mygatt 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Mygatt. 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 Mygatt. For the veterans among your Mygatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mygatt lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Mygatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mygatt in 1948 was 41, and 88 in 2003.

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