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Myras Family History

Myras Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Maras, Moras, Myres, Myran, Ras, Mura, Mora, Mars, Karas, Arras

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Where is the Myras family from?

You can see how Myras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myras family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Myras families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Myras families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Myras's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Myras families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myras 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 Myras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Myras. 100% of Myras men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Myras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myras 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Myras. 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 5 military records available for the last name Myras. For the veterans among your Myras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myras 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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