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Mightens Family History

Mightens 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: Lightell, Lighter, Mehrens, Mickens, Michaels, Richens, Maertens

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Where is the Mightens family from?

You can see how Mightens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mightens family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 4 Mightens families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Mightens's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mightens families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mightens 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 14 census records available for the last name Mightens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mightens 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mightens. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mightens. For the veterans among your Mightens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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