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Miksch Family History

Miksch Surname Meaning

German: from a Germanized Slavic pet form (see Miksa and Mikus) of a personal name equivalent with Nicholas.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Miksch family from?

You can see how Miksch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miksch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Miksch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Miksch families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Miksch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Miksch families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miksch 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 Miksch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miksch. 62% of Miksch men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Miksch women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Miksch were Agent and Clerk.

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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
    62%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Agent
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Miksch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Miksch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miksch 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Miksch. 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 964 military records available for the last name Miksch. For the veterans among your Miksch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miksch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Miksch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Miksch in 1963 was 77, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miksch 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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