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Mikkola Family History

Mikkola Name Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named from the personal name Mikko (a Finnish pet form of Michael ) + the locative suffix -la thus referring to ‘Mikko's farm’. Established as a hereditary surname mainly since the 19th century in southwestern Finland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Nikula, Sippola, Erkkila, Wirkkala, Heikkila, Miska, Makela, Misko

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Where is the Mikkola family from?

You can see how Mikkola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikkola family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mikkola families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 20 Mikkola families living in Michigan. This was about 28% of all the recorded Mikkola's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mikkola families in 1920.
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What did your Mikkola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mikkola. 42% of Mikkola men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Mikkola women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mikkola were Truck Driver and Farmer. .

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    24%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mikkola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikkola 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mikkola. 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 411 military records available for the last name Mikkola. For the veterans among your Mikkola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikkola lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mikkola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mikkola in 1954 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

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