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Mikol Family History

Mikol Surname Meaning

American shortened form of Polish Mikołajczak (see Mikolajczak) and Mikołajczyk (see Mikolajczyk). In some cases also Slovenian: from a short form of the personal name Mikola an old vernacular equivalent of Nicholas.

In North America this surname may also be an altered form of the variant Mikolj. Compare Nicoli

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


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Where is the Mikol family from?

You can see how Mikol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikol family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mikol families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Mikol families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mikol's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mikol families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mikol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mikol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mikol. 34% of Mikol 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
    34%
  • Bar Tender
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

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Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Mikol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikol 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Mikol. 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 187 military records available for the last name Mikol. For the veterans among your Mikol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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