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Mikhel Family History

Mikhel 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: Michel, Mikel, Michael, Fishel, Mihal, Eichel, Sichel, Mike, Rishel

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Where is the Mikhel family from?

You can see how Mikhel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikhel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mikhel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Mikhel families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mikhel's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Mikhel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mikhel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Mikhel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikhel 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Mikhel. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mikhel. For the veterans among your Mikhel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikhel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Mikhel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mikhel in 1976 was 60, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mikhel 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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