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Mikell Family History

Mikell Surname Meaning

Variant of Mikel.

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


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Where is the Mikell family from?

You can see how Mikell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mikell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Mikell families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mikell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mikell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mikell 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 Mikell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mikell. 100% of Mikell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mikell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mikell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikell 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Mikell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mikell. For the veterans among your Mikell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikell lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Mikell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mikell in 1947 was 33, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mikell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mikell 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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