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Mikasa Family History

Mikasa 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: Minas, Mikos, Milas, Mikus, Mikita, Mika, Mikami, Kasa, Mikula

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Where is the Mikasa family from?

You can see how Mikasa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikasa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mikasa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mikasa family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mikasa's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Mikasa families in 1920.
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What did your Mikasa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mikasa. 60% of Mikasa men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mikasa women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mikasa were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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What Mikasa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Mikasa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikasa 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Mikasa. 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 72 military records available for the last name Mikasa. For the veterans among your Mikasa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikasa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mikasa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mikasa in 1966 was 78, and 81 in 2004.

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