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Mickow Family History

Mickow 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: Mick, Misko, Mikos, Milko, Micka, Mickle, Luckow, Mucklow, Mickel

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Where is the Mickow family from?

You can see how Mickow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mickow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mickow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Mickow families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mickow's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Mickow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mickow 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 Mickow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mickow. 40% of Mickow men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mickow women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mickow were Shipping Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Shipping Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Mickow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mickow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mickow 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Mickow. 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 151 military records available for the last name Mickow. For the veterans among your Mickow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mickow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mickow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mickow in 1962 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mickow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mickow 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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