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Mikhail Family History

Mikhail Surname Meaning

Arabic (Egypt): from the personal name Mīkhā’īl the Arabic equivalent of Michael. Bearers of this surname are mostly Christians (Copts).

Compare Mikhael Assyrian/Chaldean: from the personal name Mīkhā'īl a variant of Mīkhā'ēl (see Mikhael ).

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


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You can see how Mikhail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikhail family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mikhail families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Mikhail families living in Devon. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mikhail's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Mikhail families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 595 census records available for the last name Mikhail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikhail 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Mikhail. 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 71 military records available for the last name Mikhail. For the veterans among your Mikhail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikhail lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Mikhail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mikhail in 1972 was 81, and 60 in 2004.

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