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Mikoff Family History

Mikoff 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: Minkoff, Wikoff, Mikos, Koff, Medoff, Skoff, Midkiff, Miko, Madoff

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Where is the Mikoff family from?

You can see how Mikoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mikoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Mikoff families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mikoff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mikoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mikoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mikoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Mikoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikoff 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Mikoff. 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 52 military records available for the last name Mikoff. For the veterans among your Mikoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikoff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Mikoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mikoff in 1966 was 78, and 84 in 2000.

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