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Mikolajek Family History

Mikolajek 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: Mikolajewski, Mikulak, Mikolay, Mikolajczyk, Mikolajczak, Milavec

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Where is the Mikolajek family from?

You can see how Mikolajek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikolajek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mikolajek family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mikolajek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Mikolajek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mikolajek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mikolajek ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Mikolajek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikolajek 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Mikolajek. 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 98 military records available for the last name Mikolajek. For the veterans among your Mikolajek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikolajek lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Mikolajek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mikolajek in 1959 was 34, and 92 in 2003.

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