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Mikkela Family History

Mikkela Surname 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: Mikkola, Sikkema, Mickel, Mikula, Miskell, Mickels, Nikkel, Minkel

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Where is the Mikkela family from?

You can see how Mikkela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikkela family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Mikkela families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Mikkela's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mikkela families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mikkela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Mikkela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Mikkela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikkela 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Mikkela. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mikkela. For the veterans among your Mikkela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikkela lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1982, in the United States, Mikkela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mikkela in 1967 was 72, and 95 in 1982.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mikkela 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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