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Miquelon Family History

Miquelon 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: Michelson, Mcqueen, Milleson, Riquelme, Mickelson, Miguel, Milon

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Where is the Miquelon family from?

You can see how Miquelon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miquelon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Miquelon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Miquelon families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Miquelon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Miquelon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miquelon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Miquelon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Miquelon. 100% of Miquelon women worked as an Operator. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Miquelon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miquelon 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Miquelon. 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 44 military records available for the last name Miquelon. For the veterans among your Miquelon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miquelon lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Miquelon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Miquelon in 1971 was 81, and 89 in 2004.

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