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Miko Name Meaning

Hungarian (Mikó): from a pet form of the personal names Miklós (Hungarian form of Nicholas) or Mihály (Hungarian form of Michael).

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


Similar surnames: Mike, Misko, Mikos, Mika, Mako, Miklos, Milko, Siko, Marko, Mikol

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Where is the Miko family from?

You can see how Miko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miko family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Miko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Miko families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Miko's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Miko families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miko 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 Miko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miko. 21% of Miko men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Miko women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Miko were Clerk 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
    21%
  • Miner
    14%
  • New Worker
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    27%
  • Typist
    22%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Miko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miko 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Miko. 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 722 military records available for the last name Miko. For the veterans among your Miko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miko lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Miko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Miko in 1962 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

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