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Mickus Family History

Mickus Name Meaning

Lithuanian: from a pet form of the personal name Dimitrijus from Greek Dēmētrios Latin Demetrius (see Dimitris ). In some cases also an Americanized form of Croatian or Slovenian Mikuš (Slovenian also Mikuž) and Polish Mikuś or Mikus .

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


Similar surnames: Minkus, Mikos, Mockus, Micka, Vitkus, Mikus, Rimkus, Mikes, Pikus

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Where is the Mickus family from?

You can see how Mickus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mickus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mickus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 25 Mickus families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mickus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mickus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mickus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mickus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mickus. 50% of Mickus men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Mickus women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mickus were Machine Operator and Seamstress. .

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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
    50%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Bartender
    8%
  • Machine Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mickus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mickus 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Mickus. 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 328 military records available for the last name Mickus. For the veterans among your Mickus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mickus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mickus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mickus in 1963 was 79, and 71 in 2004.

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