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Mikalow Family History

Mikalow 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: Miklos, Miao, Malon, Malo, Milos, Mikos, Milano, Mihal, Bigelow, Milo

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Where is the Mikalow family from?

You can see how Mikalow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikalow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mikalow families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Mikalow family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mikalow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mikalow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mikalow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mikalow ancestors do for a living?

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

What Mikalow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Mikalow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikalow 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mikalow. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mikalow. For the veterans among your Mikalow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikalow lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1977, in the United States, Mikalow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mikalow in 1974 was 69, and 86 in 1977.

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