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Migl Family History

Migl Surname Meaning

German: perhaps from a pet form of Mieg which presumably is from a short form of the personal name Remigius (see Remy).

Alternatively it may be (unrounded) from Müg a nickname from Middle High German müeje ‘burden sorrow hardship’.

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


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Where is the Migl family from?

You can see how Migl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Migl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Migl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Migl family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Migl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Migl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Migl 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 Migl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Migl. 45% of Migl men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Migl women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Migl were Farming and Farm Labor.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Attendant
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Labor
    23%

What Migl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Migl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Migl 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Migl. 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 101 military records available for the last name Migl. For the veterans among your Migl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Migl lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Migl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Migl in 1961 was 62, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Migl 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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