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Miggin Family History

Miggin 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: Wiggin, Miggins, Riggin, Maggio, Mirkin, Biggins, Higgins, Maggi

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Where is the Miggin family from?

You can see how Miggin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miggin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Miggin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 2 Miggin families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Miggin's in USA. California had the highest population of Miggin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miggin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Miggin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Miggin. 50% of Miggin 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
    50%
  • Grocery Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Miggin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miggin 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Miggin. 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 16 military records available for the last name Miggin. For the veterans among your Miggin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miggin lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Miggin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Miggin in 1981 was 66, and 83 in 2002.

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