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Miga Family History

Miga Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from a derivative migać ‘to twinkle or wink’.

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


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Where is the Miga family from?

You can see how Miga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miga family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Miga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Miga families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Miga's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Miga families in 1891.
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What did your Miga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miga. 21% of Miga men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Miga women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Miga were Machinist and New Worker.

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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
    21%
  • Weaver
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    45%
  • Spinner
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Miga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miga 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 488 immigration records available for the last name Miga. 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 338 military records available for the last name Miga. For the veterans among your Miga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miga lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Miga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Miga in 1962 was 74, and 81 in 2003.

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