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Miker Family History

Miker Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mier, Miner, Kiker, Miser, Wiker, Eiker, Miler, Mike, Piker, Maker

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Where is the Miker family from?

You can see how Miker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Miker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Miker families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Miker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Miker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miker 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 Miker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miker. 40% of Miker men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Miker women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Miker were Clerk and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Feeder
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Miker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 904 census records available for the last name Miker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miker 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Miker. 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 138 military records available for the last name Miker. For the veterans among your Miker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Miker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Miker in 1965 was 71, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miker 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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