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Mijo Family History

Mijo 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: Miao, Mino, Milo, Miko, Miro, Min, Mao, Mill, Vito, Major

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Where is the Mijo family from?

You can see how Mijo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mijo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mijo families living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mijo's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Mijo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mijo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mijo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mijo. 100% of Mijo men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Mijo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mijo 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Mijo. 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 23 military records available for the last name Mijo. For the veterans among your Mijo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mijo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Mijo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mijo in 1965 was 68, and 76 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mijo 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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