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Myrtle Family History

Myrtle Surname Meaning

English: topographic name for someone who lived where the shrub myrtle grew.

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


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Where is the Myrtle family from?

You can see how Myrtle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myrtle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Myrtle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Myrtle families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Myrtle's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Myrtle families in 1911.
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What did your Myrtle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Undertaker was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Myrtle. 100% of Myrtle men worked as an Undertaker.

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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

  • Undertaker
    100%

What Myrtle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Myrtle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myrtle 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 784 immigration records available for the last name Myrtle. 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 682 military records available for the last name Myrtle. For the veterans among your Myrtle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myrtle lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Myrtle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Myrtle in 1959 was 59, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myrtle 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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