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Mihan Family History

Mihan 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: Mohan, Milan, Mahan, Mihal, Mian, Mehan, Mchan, Mikan, Han, Shan

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Where is the Mihan family from?

You can see how Mihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mihan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mihan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mihan family living in Glamorgan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mihan's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 2 other counties had the highest population of Mihan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mihan 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 Mihan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mihan. 43% of Mihan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mihan women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mihan were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Mihan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mihan 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Mihan. 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 312 military records available for the last name Mihan. For the veterans among your Mihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mihan lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2002, in the United States, Mihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mihan in 1944 was 53, and 33 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mihan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mihan 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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