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Mico Family History

Mico 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: Pico, Miao, Mick, Mino, Fico, Milo, Mich, Amico, Miko, Micco

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Where is the Mico family from?

You can see how Mico families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mico family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mico families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 3 Mico families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Mico's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Mico families in 1880.
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What did your Mico ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mico. 59% of Mico men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Mico women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mico were Mechanic and Teacher. .

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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
    59%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Washer
    6%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    56%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mico. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mico 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 582 immigration records available for the last name Mico. 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 201 military records available for the last name Mico. For the veterans among your Mico ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mico lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mico life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mico in 1966 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

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