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San Miguel Family History

San Miguel Surname Meaning

Spanish (also Sanmiguel): habitational name from any of numerous places so named for a local shrine or church dedicated to Saint Michael (Spanish San Miguel);

see Michael.

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


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Where is the San Miguel family from?

You can see how San Miguel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The San Miguel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most San Miguel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 46 San Miguel families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded San Miguel's in USA. Texas had the highest population of San Miguel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the San Miguel 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 San Miguel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named San Miguel. 38% of San Miguel men worked as a Laborer and 30% of San Miguel women worked as a None. Some less common occupations for Americans named San Miguel were Driver and Maid.

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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
    38%
  • Helper
    11%
  • Propietario
    11%
  • Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    30%
  • Cook
    30%
  • Servant
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name San Miguel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, San Miguel 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name San Miguel. 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 797 military records available for the last name San Miguel. For the veterans among your San Miguel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average San Miguel lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, San Miguel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for San Miguel in 1946 was 35, and 66 in 2004.

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