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Mikus Family History

Mikus Name Meaning

Czech Slovak Croatian and Slovenian (Mikuš); Polish (also Mikuś); Ukrainian (standard transliteration Mykus) and Hungarian: from a derivative of a personal name equivalent to Nicholas (Czech and Slovak Mikuláš Croatian Mikula Slovenian Miklavž Polish Mikołaj Ukrainian Mykola Hungarian Miklós). Compare Mickus In some cases also an Americanized form of Slovenian Mikuž and Polish Mikusz cognates with Compare Mikush .

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

Similar surnames: Mikos, Mikes, Matus, Minkus, Mikle, Milos, Kus, Makos, Mis, Mikulas

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Where is the Mikus family from?

You can see how Mikus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mikus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Mikus families living in Manitoba. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mikus's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mikus families in 1911.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Laborer
33%
Farmer
16%
Proprietor
6%
Miner
6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Salesgirl
9%
Teacher
9%
Waitress
9%
Housework
9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mikus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikus 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 Mikus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Mikus lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mikus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Mikus in 1950 was 31, and 81 in 2004.

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