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Might Family History

Might Name Meaning

English: presumably a nickname for a strong man.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wight, Light, High, Wright, Hight, Licht, Knight, Bright, Slight

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Where is the Might family from?

You can see how Might families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Might family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Might families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 4 Might families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Might's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Might families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Might surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Might ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Might. 27% of Might men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Might women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Might were New Worker and Clerk. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Might. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Might 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 631 immigration records available for the last name Might. 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 20,000 military records available for the last name Might. For the veterans among your Might ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Might lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Might life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Might in 1962 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

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