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Miek Family History

Miek 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: Mier, Mick, Milk, Mies, Mink, Siek, Meek, Milek, Micek, Misek

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Where is the Miek family from?

You can see how Miek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Miek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Miek families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Miek's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Miek families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Miek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miek 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Miek. 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 14 military records available for the last name Miek. For the veterans among your Miek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Miek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Miek in 1965 was 63, and 87 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miek 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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