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Origins of the Myers surname

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About the Myerses

We have a total number of 109449 records for people with the last name Myers.

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Where do most Myerses live?

In 1921, most Myerses lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Myerses

How common is your surname?

503rd most common surname in the UK

We have 81,900 records for the Myers surname. The oldest one dates back to 1506.

Who were Myerses most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Myerses.

What are the most common Myers first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Myers family members

Common jobs for Myerses

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

Common Female occupations for Myerses in 1921
Dressmaker

293

Cotton Weaver

178

Tailoress

175

Domestic Servant

153

General Servant Domestic

133

Common Male occupations for Myerses in 1921
Farm Hands

521

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

517

Tailor

291

Coal Miner

270

General Farmers

235

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