Origins of the Myer surname

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    In 1921, most Myers lived in london

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    2,000 Myer Travel & migration records
    1,900 Myers found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Myer

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    What are the most common Myer first names?

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    Common jobs for Myers

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Myers in 1921

    Dressmaker

    9

    Tailoress

    8

    House Servant

    7

    Servant

    7

    Domestic Servant

    5

    Commmon male occupations for Myers in 1921

    Tailor

    13

    Farm Hands

    9

    General Servant

    9

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    9

    Clerk

    8

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