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Mihaliak Family History

Mihaliak 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: Mihalik, Mihalick, Mihalic, Mihalek, Mehalick, Michalik, Michalak

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Where is the Mihaliak family from?

You can see how Mihaliak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mihaliak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mihaliak family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mihaliak's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Mihaliak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mihaliak 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 Mihaliak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mihaliak. 71% of Mihaliak men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mihaliak women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mihaliak were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    71%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Mihaliak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Mihaliak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mihaliak 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Mihaliak. 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 36 military records available for the last name Mihaliak. For the veterans among your Mihaliak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mihaliak lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Mihaliak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mihaliak in 1972 was 78, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mihaliak 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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