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Micklish Family History

Micklish Surname 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: Mickles, Micklos, Mcclish, Milich, Millis, Klish, Mickle, Hickling

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Where is the Micklish family from?

You can see how Micklish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Micklish family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Micklish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Micklish families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Micklish's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Micklish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Micklish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Micklish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Micklish. 50% of Micklish men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Micklish women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    50%
  • Farm Labor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Micklish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Micklish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Micklish 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Micklish. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Micklish. For the veterans among your Micklish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Micklish lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Micklish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Micklish in 1965 was 70, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Micklish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Micklish ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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