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Mikolas Family History

Mikolas 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: Nikolas, Miklas, Mikolay, Mikulas, Mikols, Mikos, Milas, Nicolas

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Where is the Mikolas family from?

You can see how Mikolas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikolas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mikolas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Mikolas families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 18% of all the recorded Mikolas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mikolas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mikolas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mikolas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mikolas. 45% of Mikolas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mikolas women worked as a 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
    45%
  • Helper
    34%
  • Dentist
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 767 census records available for the last name Mikolas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikolas 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Mikolas. 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 158 military records available for the last name Mikolas. For the veterans among your Mikolas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikolas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mikolas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mikolas in 1965 was 90, and 76 in 2004.

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