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Mikalas Family History

Mikalas 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: Miklas, Mikulas, Milas, Nikolas, Kalas, Mikulak, Mikula, Bialas

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Where is the Mikalas family from?

You can see how Mikalas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikalas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mikalas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mikalas families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Mikalas's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Mikalas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mikalas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mikalas ancestors do for a living?

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

What Mikalas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Mikalas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikalas 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Mikalas. 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 21 military records available for the last name Mikalas. For the veterans among your Mikalas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikalas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Mikalas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mikalas in 1966 was 74, and 69 in 1996.

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