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Mikara Family History

Mikara 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: Mihara, Makara, Mira, Kara, Sikora, Mara, Mikita, Miura, Malara

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Where is the Mikara family from?

You can see how Mikara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mikara families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mikara's in USA. California had the highest population of Mikara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mikara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mikara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mikara. 100% of Mikara men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Mikara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikara 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Mikara. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mikara. For the veterans among your Mikara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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