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Miksell Family History

Miksell 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: Mikesell, Mikell, Mansell, Bissell, Munsell, Mussell, Mckell, Miskell

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Where is the Miksell family from?

You can see how Miksell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miksell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Miksell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Miksell family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Miksell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Miksell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miksell 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 Miksell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miksell. 34% of Miksell men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Miksell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Miksell were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Miksell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 990 census records available for the last name Miksell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miksell 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Miksell. 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 103 military records available for the last name Miksell. For the veterans among your Miksell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miksell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Miksell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Miksell in 1965 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Miksell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miksell 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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