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Miglis Family History

Miglis 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: Millis, Miglio, Miles, Melis, Milos, Mellis, Malis, Milas, Mills

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Where is the Miglis family from?

You can see how Miglis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miglis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Miglis families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Miglis families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Miglis's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Miglis families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miglis 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 128 census records available for the last name Miglis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miglis 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Miglis. 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 58 military records available for the last name Miglis. For the veterans among your Miglis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miglis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Miglis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Miglis in 1963 was 76, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miglis 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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