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Miksis Family History

Miksis 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: Mikos, Millis, Mikus, Makris, Miklas, Mikes, Miksch, Miki, Miklos

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Where is the Miksis family from?

You can see how Miksis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miksis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Miksis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Miksis family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Miksis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Miksis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miksis 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 Miksis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Miksis. 50% of Miksis men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • New Worker
    20%

What Miksis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Miksis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miksis 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Miksis. 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 123 military records available for the last name Miksis. For the veterans among your Miksis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miksis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Miksis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Miksis in 1962 was 73, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Miksis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miksis 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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