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Mikota Family History

Mikota 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: Milota, Mikita, Mota, Hirota, Mikos, Sikora, Yokota, Mita, Mika

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Where is the Mikota family from?

You can see how Mikota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikota family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mikota families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Mikota families living in Iowa. This was about 81% of all the recorded Mikota's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Mikota families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mikota 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 Mikota ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mikota. 40% of Mikota men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mikota women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mikota were Truck Driver and Packer.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Packer
    50%

What Mikota family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 847 census records available for the last name Mikota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikota 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Mikota. 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 174 military records available for the last name Mikota. For the veterans among your Mikota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikota lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mikota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mikota in 1963 was 76, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mikota 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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