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Mikolaj Family History

Mikolaj 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: Mikolay, Nikolas, Mikkola, Mikulak, Mikula, Miklas, Nikolai, Mikulas

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Where is the Mikolaj family from?

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

What did your Mikolaj ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mikolaj. 100% of Mikolaj 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Mikolaj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikolaj 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Mikolaj. 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 64 military records available for the last name Mikolaj. For the veterans among your Mikolaj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikolaj lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Mikolaj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mikolaj in 1966 was 72, and 83 in 2001.

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