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Mikow Family History

Mikow 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: Mikos, Miko, Mikol, Miao, Misko, Makos, Milos, Mino, Mikus, Milko

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Where is the Mikow family from?

You can see how Mikow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mikow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Mikow families living in Indiana. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mikow's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Mikow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mikow 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 174 census records available for the last name Mikow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikow 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Mikow. 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 15 military records available for the last name Mikow. For the veterans among your Mikow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikow lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Mikow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mikow in 1973 was 28, and 50 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mikow 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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