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Mikish Family History

Mikish 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: Mikesh, Minish, Milich, Mikos, Mikus, Mikita, Mikes, Miksch, Miki

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Where is the Mikish family from?

You can see how Mikish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mikish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 31 Mikish families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Mikish's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Mikish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mikish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mikish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mikish. 60% of Mikish men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Mikish women worked as a House Work. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • Farm
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Mikish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikish 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mikish. 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 27 military records available for the last name Mikish. For the veterans among your Mikish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikish lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mikish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mikish in 1964 was 82, and 86 in 2004.

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