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Myse Family History

Myse Name 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: Mose, Mase, Moyse, Muse, Mayse, Wyse, Myre, Mule, Rye, Moses

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Where is the Myse family from?

You can see how Myse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myse family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Myse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Myse family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Myse's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Myse families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Myse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Myse. 100% of Myse 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 299 census records available for the last name Myse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myse 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Myse. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 207 military records available for the last name Myse. For the veterans among your Myse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myse lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Myse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Myse in 1981 was 75, and 88 in 2003.

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