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Mikess Family History

Mikess 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: Mikes, Mikels, Mikesh, Miles, Mikos, Mikus, Mies, Mines, Miers

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Where is the Mikess family from?

You can see how Mikess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikess family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mikess family living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Mikess's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Mikess families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mikess 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 34 census records available for the last name Mikess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikess 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mikess. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mikess. For the veterans among your Mikess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikess lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1998, in the United States, Mikess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mikess in 1989 was 71, and 75 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mikess 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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