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Mikeska Family History

Mikeska Surname Meaning

Czech (Mikeška): from a derivative of the personal name Mikuláš equivalent to Nicholas (compare Mikes).

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


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Where is the Mikeska family from?

You can see how Mikeska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikeska family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mikeska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 40 Mikeska families living in Texas. This was about 89% of all the recorded Mikeska's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Mikeska families in 1880.
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What did your Mikeska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mikeska. 36% of Mikeska men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Mikeska women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mikeska were Farm Laborer and 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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mikeska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikeska 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Mikeska. 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 620 military records available for the last name Mikeska. For the veterans among your Mikeska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikeska lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mikeska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Mikeska in 1943 was 35, and 75 in 2004.

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