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Mikla Family History

Mikla 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: Mika, Mikula, Miklas, Milla, Mikle, Mill, Villa, Vila, Mira, Mula

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Where is the Mikla family from?

You can see how Mikla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mikla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Mikla family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mikla's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mikla families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mikla 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 Mikla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mikla. 100% of Mikla men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mikla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Mikla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikla 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Mikla. 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 30 military records available for the last name Mikla. For the veterans among your Mikla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikla lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Mikla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mikla in 1966 was 46, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mikla 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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