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Mickes Family History

Mickes 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: Wickes, Dickes, Mickens, Mickel, Fickes, Mikes, Mickus, Mickels

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Where is the Mickes family from?

You can see how Mickes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mickes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mickes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mickes families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mickes's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mickes families in 1880.
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What did your Mickes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stamper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mickes. 50% of Mickes men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mickes women worked as a Stamper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mickes were Laborer and Store Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stamper
    34%
  • Sewer
    34%
  • Store Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Mickes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mickes 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Mickes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Mickes. For the veterans among your Mickes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mickes lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Mickes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mickes in 1949 was 47, and 94 in 2003.

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