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Mihalski Family History

Mihalski 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: Michalski, Mihalek, Mikulski, Mihalko, Mihalik, Michalsky, Mihal

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Where is the Mihalski family from?

You can see how Mihalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mihalski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mihalski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Mihalski families living in Texas. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mihalski's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Mihalski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mihalski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mihalski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mihalski. 40% of Mihalski men 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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Labor
    20%
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What Mihalski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 689 census records available for the last name Mihalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mihalski 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Mihalski. 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 66 military records available for the last name Mihalski. For the veterans among your Mihalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mihalski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mihalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mihalski in 1964 was 76, and 81 in 2003.

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