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Mikill Family History

Mikill 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: Mikell, Mill, Mcgill, Mikita, Magill, Kill, Madill, Mckell, Mikula

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Where is the Mikill family from?

You can see how Mikill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikill family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mikill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Mikill family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mikill's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mikill families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mikill 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 Mikill ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Mikill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Mikill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikill 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mikill. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mikill. For the veterans among your Mikill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikill lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Mikill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mikill in 1972 was 61, and 87 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mikill 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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