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Migues Family History

Migues Surname Meaning

Altered form of Galician and Portuguese Míguez (see Miguez).

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


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Where is the Migues family from?

You can see how Migues families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Migues family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Migues families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 83 Migues families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Migues's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Migues families in 1880.
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What did your Migues ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Migues. 39% of Migues men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Migues women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Migues were Farm Op and Seamstress.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Fur Trapper
    6%
  • Farm Op
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%

What Migues family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Migues. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Migues 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Migues. 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 383 military records available for the last name Migues. For the veterans among your Migues ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Migues lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Migues life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Migues in 1953 was 50, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Migues

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Migues 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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