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Mikelj Family History

Mikelj 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: Mikel, Mikels, Mikell, Miele, Mike, Likely, Mckell, Miceli, Mickel

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Where is the Mikelj family from?

You can see how Mikelj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikelj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mikelj family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mikelj's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mikelj families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mikelj 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 Mikelj ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Mikelj family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Mikelj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikelj 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mikelj. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mikelj. For the veterans among your Mikelj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikelj lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Mikelj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mikelj in 1969 was 55, and 75 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mikelj

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mikelj 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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