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Mikeal Family History

Mikeal Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Michael.

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


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Where is the Mikeal family from?

You can see how Mikeal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikeal family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mikeal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Mikeal families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mikeal's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mikeal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mikeal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mikeal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mikeal. 32% of Mikeal 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
    32%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Caretaker
    10%

What Mikeal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mikeal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikeal 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Mikeal. 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 290 military records available for the last name Mikeal. For the veterans among your Mikeal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikeal lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Mikeal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mikeal in 1956 was 55, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mikeal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mikeal 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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