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Mylam Family History

Mylam Surname Meaning

see Milham.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Mylam family from?

You can see how Mylam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mylam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mylam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Mylam families living in Middlesex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mylam's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Mylam families in 1891.
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What did your Mylam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mylam. 86% of Mylam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

What Mylam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mylam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mylam 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Mylam. 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 Mylam. For the veterans among your Mylam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mylam lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1986, in the United States, Mylam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mylam in 1980 was 84, and 78 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mylam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mylam 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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