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Mighel Family History

Mighel 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: Michel, Miguel, Michael, Fishel, Igel, Mihal, Eichel, Sichel, Tighe

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Where is the Mighel family from?

You can see how Mighel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mighel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mighel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Mighel family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mighel's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mighel families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mighel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Mighel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mighel 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Mighel. 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 38 military records available for the last name Mighel. For the veterans among your Mighel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mighel lifespan?

Average Mighel life expectancy in 1991 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mighel 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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