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Mickels Family History

Mickels Surname Meaning

Altered form of Michels a patronymic from a variant of Michael.

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


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Where is the Mickels family from?

You can see how Mickels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mickels family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mickels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Mickels families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Mickels's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mickels families in 1891.
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What did your Mickels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mickels. 25% of Mickels men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Mickels women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mickels were New Worker and Housewife.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mickels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mickels 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Mickels. 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 372 military records available for the last name Mickels. For the veterans among your Mickels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mickels lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mickels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mickels in 1960 was 57, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mickels 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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