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Mighten Family History

Mighten Surname Meaning

Possibly a variant with intrusive t from Ó Miadhacháin see Meehan or reduced from Mac Miadhacháin see McMeekin.

Both surnames exist in multiple spelling variants.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Mighten family from?

You can see how Mighten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mighten family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mighten families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Mighten family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mighten's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mighten families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Mighten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mighten 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 Mighten. 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 14 military records available for the last name Mighten. For the veterans among your Mighten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mighten lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2003, in the United States, Mighten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mighten in 2000 was 41, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mighten 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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