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Mikelis Family History

Mikelis 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: Mikels, Melis, Millis, Mcnelis, Miceli, Miklas, Mikes, Mickels

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Where is the Mikelis family from?

You can see how Mikelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikelis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mikelis families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mikelis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mikelis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mikelis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mikelis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mikelis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Mikelis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Mikelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikelis 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Mikelis. 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 83 military records available for the last name Mikelis. For the veterans among your Mikelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikelis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Mikelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mikelis in 1968 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

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