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Mylott Family History

Mylott Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire) and Irish: variant of Millett. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Mylott family from?

You can see how Mylott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mylott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mylott families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Mylott family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Mylott's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mylott families in 1911.
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What did your Mylott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mylott. 19% of Mylott men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Mylott women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mylott were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    19%
  • Engineer
    19%
  • Electrician
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Typist
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

What Mylott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mylott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mylott 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Mylott. 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 366 military records available for the last name Mylott. For the veterans among your Mylott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mylott lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mylott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mylott in 1960 was 58, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mylott 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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