I got mine in the mid-90’s too. Still have my yahoo and lycos emails. Until last week.
It’s funny because whatever internet company you paid to get online gave you your own email under their domain as well. I’ve probably had about 8 internet service providers over the past 30 years, and at least that many emails under their service. I have no idea what happened to those mailboxes.
I hear you! I've had four different providers the past 29 years and all of those email addresses have now disappeared. My present provider doesn't even offer email which is why I'm glad I still have my Yahoo address.