Mickens Family History

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Mickens Name Meaning

Origin uncertain. Evidently a patronymic from a form of the personal name Michael, perhaps in English, though the surname is not found in England.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Dickens, Nickens, Ricken, Vickers, Tilkens, Picken, Likens, Michels

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Mickens Family Origin

Where is the Mickens family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Mickens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mickens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mickens families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mickens families living in North Carolina. This was about 29% of all the recorded Mickens's in the USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Mickens families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mickens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Mickens Family Occupations

    What did your Mickens ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Mickens occupation in the USA was Farmer. 27% of Mickens's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Mickens family was Blacksmith. Farmer, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Mickens.

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    • Farmer

      27%

    • Laborer

      25%

    • Farm Laborer

      9%

    • Blacksmith

      3%

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

    Mickens Historical Records

    What Mickens family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mickens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mickens census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Mickens. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mickens. For the veterans among your Mickens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Mickens Life Expectancy

    What is the average Mickens lifespan?

    Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mickens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mickens in 1950 was 29, and 65 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mickens

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mickens ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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