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Mikins Family History

Mikins 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: Makins, Aikins, Likins, Makin, Filkins, Firkins, Mains, Mikos, Mirkin

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Where is the Mikins family from?

You can see how Mikins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mikins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Mikins families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mikins's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mikins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mikins 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 Mikins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mikins. 100% of Mikins women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Mikins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikins 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Mikins. 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 19 military records available for the last name Mikins. For the veterans among your Mikins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mikins 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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