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Mickey Family History

Mickey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch and German Micke or Muecke.

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


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Where is the Mickey family from?

You can see how Mickey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mickey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mickey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Mickey families living in London. This was about 74% of all the recorded Mickey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mickey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mickey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mickey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hotel Waitress was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mickey. 34% of Mickey women worked as a Hotel Waitress.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Hotel Waitress
    34%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%
  • Twister Textile
    34%

What Mickey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Mickey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mickey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mickey. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Mickey. For the veterans among your Mickey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mickey lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mickey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mickey in 1944 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mickey 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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