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Mikelas Family History

Mikelas 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: Miklas, Mikulas, Mikels, Milas, Nikolas, Mieras, Mikulak, Mikula

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Where is the Mikelas family from?

You can see how Mikelas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikelas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mikelas family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mikelas's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Mikelas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mikelas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mikelas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mikelas. 100% of Mikelas men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Mikelas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikelas 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mikelas. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mikelas. For the veterans among your Mikelas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikelas lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Mikelas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mikelas in 1972 was 58, and 82 in 2001.

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