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Miklis Family History

Miklis 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: Millis, Miklas, Miklos, Mikles, Miles, Melis, Milos, Mikos, Mellis

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Where is the Miklis family from?

You can see how Miklis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miklis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Miklis family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Miklis's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Miklis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miklis 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 Miklis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Miklis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miklis 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Miklis. 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 59 military records available for the last name Miklis. For the veterans among your Miklis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miklis lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Miklis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Miklis in 1981 was 54, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miklis 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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