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Miglas Family History

Miglas 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: Milas, Miklas, Miles, Vilas, Minas, Milos, Millan, Milan, Millis

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Where is the Miglas family from?

You can see how Miglas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miglas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Miglas families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Miglas families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Miglas's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Miglas families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miglas 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 63 census records available for the last name Miglas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miglas 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Miglas. 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 9 military records available for the last name Miglas. For the veterans among your Miglas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miglas lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Miglas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Miglas in 1975 was 51, and 72 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miglas 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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