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Mikal Family History

Mikal 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: Mihal, Mika, Mical, Mikeal, Mikel, Mikol, Mital, Mikan, Mill, Mira

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Where is the Mikal family from?

You can see how Mikal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikal family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mikal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Mikal family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mikal's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Mikal families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mikal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mikal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mikal. 34% of Mikal 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
    34%
  • Assembler
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
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What Mikal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Mikal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikal 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Mikal. 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 85 military records available for the last name Mikal. For the veterans among your Mikal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikal lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Mikal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mikal in 1968 was 84, and 75 in 2002.

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