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Mickles Family History

Mickles Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Flemish and Dutch Michiels or some other derivative of the personal name Michael.

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


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Where is the Mickles family from?

You can see how Mickles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mickles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mickles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Mickles families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mickles's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mickles families in 1891.
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What did your Mickles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mickles. 27% of Mickles men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Mickles women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mickles were Labor and Laundress.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    16%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Laundress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mickles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mickles 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Mickles. 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 597 military records available for the last name Mickles. For the veterans among your Mickles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mickles lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mickles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mickles in 1945 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mickles 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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