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Mikolay Family History

Mikolay Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Slovak Mikolaj and Polish Mikołaj: from the personal name Mikolaj Mikołaj (see Nicholas).

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


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Where is the Mikolay family from?

You can see how Mikolay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikolay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Mikolay families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mikolay's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mikolay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mikolay 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 Mikolay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mikolay. 46% of Mikolay men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mikolay women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mikolay were Chipper and New Worker.

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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
    46%
  • Coal Loader
    19%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Chipper
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Mikolay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Mikolay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikolay 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Mikolay. 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 219 military records available for the last name Mikolay. For the veterans among your Mikolay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikolay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mikolay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mikolay in 1963 was 71, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mikolay 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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