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Mighty Family History

Mighty Surname Meaning

Jamaican: apparently a nickname for a very strong man from English mighty ‘very strong’.

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


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Where is the Mighty family from?

You can see how Mighty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mighty family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mighty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Mighty family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Mighty's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mighty families in 1911.
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What did your Mighty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mighty. 50% of Mighty 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Mighty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Mighty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mighty 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Mighty. 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 425 military records available for the last name Mighty. For the veterans among your Mighty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mighty lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Mighty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mighty in 1985 was 45, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mighty 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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