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Mikela Family History

Mikela 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: Mikula, Mikel, Makela, Mikels, Mikell, Jokela, Kivela, Miele, Mikita

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Where is the Mikela family from?

You can see how Mikela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikela family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mikela families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mikela families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mikela's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mikela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mikela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Mikela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikela 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Mikela. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mikela. For the veterans among your Mikela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikela lifespan?

Average Mikela life expectancy in 1989 was 102 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mikela 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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