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Mih Family History

Mih Name 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: Min, Mir, Mis, Mich, Mix, Miah, Mish, Minh, Miu, Mah

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Where is the Mih family from?

You can see how Mih families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mih family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Mih families living in Angus. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mih's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mih families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mih surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mih ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mih ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mih. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mih 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Mih. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mih. For the veterans among your Mih ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mih lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2004, in the United States, Mih life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mih in 1992 was 70, and 92 in 2004.

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