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Mikon Family History

Mikon 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: Mikos, Miron, Mixon, Miko, Mion, Milon, Mikol, Mikan, Simon, Min

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Where is the Mikon family from?

You can see how Mikon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mikon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Mikon families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mikon's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mikon families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mikon 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 Mikon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mikon. 45% of Mikon men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mikon women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mikon were Bartender and Teacher.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Bartender
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Mikon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Mikon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikon 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Mikon. 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 36 military records available for the last name Mikon. For the veterans among your Mikon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikon lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1998, in the United States, Mikon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mikon in 1956 was 36, and 74 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mikon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mikon 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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