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Miks Family History

Miks 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: Mikos, Mis, Mikus, Mies, Milks, Mika, Mike, Mims, Miko, Mikes

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Where is the Miks family from?

You can see how Miks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Miks families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Miks families living in Kansas. This was about 78% of all the recorded Miks's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Miks families in 1880.
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What did your Miks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miks. 45% of Miks men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Miks women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Miks were Inspector and Typist. .

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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%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Inspector
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    37%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Typist
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Miks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miks 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Miks. 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 309 military records available for the last name Miks. For the veterans among your Miks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miks lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Miks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Miks in 1962 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

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