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Miskela Family History

Miskela 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: Miskell, Miska, Koskela, Mikkola, Miskelly, Mickel, Mikula, Miske

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Where is the Miskela family from?

You can see how Miskela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miskela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Miskela family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Miskela's in USA. New York had the highest population of Miskela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miskela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Miskela ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Miskela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miskela 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Miskela. 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 5 military records available for the last name Miskela. For the veterans among your Miskela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miskela lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Miskela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Miskela in 1966 was 77, and 96 in 2001.

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