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Mihay Family History

Mihay 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: Mihal, Mihaly, May, Hay, Mohan, Mira, Minas, Miao, Milan, Milas

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Where is the Mihay family from?

You can see how Mihay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mihay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mihay families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1920 there was 1 Mihay family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Mihay's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Mihay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mihay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mihay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mihay. 100% of Mihay men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mihay women worked as an Assembler. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%
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What Mihay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Mihay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mihay 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Mihay. 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 54 military records available for the last name Mihay. For the veterans among your Mihay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mihay lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Mihay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Mihay in 1969 was 73, and 80 in 2003.

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