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Mihaly Family History

Mihaly Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Mihály): from the personal name Mihály Hungarian form of Michael.

In some cases also an Americanized form of Croatian Mihalj (see Mihal) a cognate of 1 above.

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


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Where is the Mihaly family from?

You can see how Mihaly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mihaly family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mihaly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Mihaly families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mihaly's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mihaly families in 1920.
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What did your Mihaly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mihaly. 32% of Mihaly men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mihaly women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    32%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Upholsterer
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mihaly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mihaly 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Mihaly. 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 422 military records available for the last name Mihaly. For the veterans among your Mihaly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mihaly lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mihaly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mihaly in 1958 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mihaly 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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