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Micklesen Family History

Micklesen 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: Mickles, Mickelsen, Mickle, Rickles, Cicalese, Milleson, Nickles

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Where is the Micklesen family from?

You can see how Micklesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Micklesen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Micklesen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Micklesen families living in Utah. This was about 71% of all the recorded Micklesen's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Micklesen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Micklesen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Micklesen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Micklesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Micklesen 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Micklesen. 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 18 military records available for the last name Micklesen. For the veterans among your Micklesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Micklesen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1983, in the United States, Micklesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Micklesen in 1972 was 80, and 89 in 1983.

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