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Micknis Family History

Micknis 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: Mickens, Mickus, Miskinis, Mickels, Mickles, Micklos, Minnis, Minas

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Where is the Micknis family from?

You can see how Micknis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Micknis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Micknis family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Micknis's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Micknis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Micknis 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 Micknis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Brakeman
    100%

What Micknis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Micknis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Micknis 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Micknis. 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 6 military records available for the last name Micknis. For the veterans among your Micknis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Micknis lifespan?

Average Micknis life expectancy in 1977 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Micknis 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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