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Myran Family History

Myran Surname Meaning

Variant (definite plural form) of Norwegian Myren.

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


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Where is the Myran family from?

You can see how Myran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Myran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Myran families living in Alberta. This was about 29% of all the recorded Myran's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Myran families in 1911.
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What did your Myran ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Myran. 75% of Myran men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Myran women worked as an Operator.

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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
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Myran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myran 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Myran. 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 130 military records available for the last name Myran. For the veterans among your Myran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myran lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Myran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Myran in 1963 was 76, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myran 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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