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Mighton Family History

Mighton 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: Dighton, Oughton, Heighton, Milton, Brighton, Mitton, Leighton

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Where is the Mighton family from?

You can see how Mighton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mighton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mighton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 25 Mighton families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Mighton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mighton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mighton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mighton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mighton. 86% of Mighton 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 1921

  • Farmer
    86%
  • Gardener
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mighton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mighton 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Mighton. 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 185 military records available for the last name Mighton. For the veterans among your Mighton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mighton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mighton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mighton in 1965 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

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