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Micklow Family History

Micklow 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: Mucklow, Micklos, Nicklow, Mickle, Mickles, Miklos, Mickley, Mickler

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Where is the Micklow family from?

You can see how Micklow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Micklow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Micklow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Micklow families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Micklow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Micklow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Micklow 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 Micklow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Micklow. 43% of Micklow men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Dentist
    29%

What Micklow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Micklow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Micklow 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Micklow. 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 64 military records available for the last name Micklow. For the veterans among your Micklow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Micklow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Micklow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Micklow in 1965 was 80, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Micklow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Micklow 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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