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Mighill Family History

Mighill 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: Mcgill, Coghill, Magill, Highfill, Edghill, Michell, Nihill, Megill

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Where is the Mighill family from?

You can see how Mighill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mighill family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mighill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Mighill families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Mighill's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Mighill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mighill 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 211 census records available for the last name Mighill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mighill 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Mighill. 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 38 military records available for the last name Mighill. For the veterans among your Mighill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mighill lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1997, in the United States, Mighill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mighill in 1959 was 50, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mighill 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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