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Mihm Family History

Mihm Surname Meaning

German: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Mihm family from?

You can see how Mihm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mihm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mihm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Mihm families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mihm's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mihm families in 1891.
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What did your Mihm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mihm. 30% of Mihm men worked as a Farmer and 26% of Mihm women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mihm were Farm Operator and Office Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    26%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Office Clerk
    10%

What Mihm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mihm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mihm 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Mihm. 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 774 military records available for the last name Mihm. For the veterans among your Mihm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mihm lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Mihm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mihm in 1948 was 33, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mihm 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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