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Mihai Family History

Mihai Surname Meaning

Romanian: from the personal name Mihai Romanian equivalent of Michael.

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


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You can see how Mihai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mihai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mihai family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mihai's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mihai families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Mihai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mihai 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Mihai. 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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There are 19 military records available for the last name Mihai. For the veterans among your Mihai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mihai lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Mihai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mihai in 1972 was 68, and 64 in 2004.

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