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Mickins Family History

Mickins 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: Mickens, Filkins, Firkins, Mirkin, Bicking, Mackin, Dockins, Mickus

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Where is the Mickins family from?

You can see how Mickins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mickins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mickins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Mickins families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mickins's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Mickins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mickins 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 Mickins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mickins. 53% of Mickins men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Mickins women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mickins were Porter and Cook. .

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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

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Porter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Cook
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mickins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mickins 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Mickins. 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 165 military records available for the last name Mickins. For the veterans among your Mickins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mickins lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mickins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mickins in 1952 was 33, and 75 in 2004.

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