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Mikkola Family History

Mikkola Surname Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named from the personal name Mikko (a Finnish pet form of Michael) + the locative suffix -la thus referring to ‘Mikko's farm’.

Established as a hereditary surname mainly since the 19th century in southwestern Finland.

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


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You can see how Mikkola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikkola family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mikkola families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Mikkola families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mikkola's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mikkola families in 1911.
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What did your Mikkola ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Miner was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mikkola. 100% of Mikkola men worked as a Miner.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mikkola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikkola 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mikkola. 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 411 military records available for the last name Mikkola. For the veterans among your Mikkola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikkola lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mikkola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mikkola in 1954 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

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