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Mik Family History

Mik Name 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: Min, Mak, Mok, Mick, Mir, Milk, Mis, Sik, Vik, Mink

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Where is the Mik family from?

You can see how Mik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mik family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mik families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Mik families living in Alberta. This was about 89% of all the recorded Mik's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Mik families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mik 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 Mik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mik. 37% of Mik men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mik women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mik were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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
    37%
  • Buffer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mik 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 624 immigration records available for the last name Mik. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mik. For the veterans among your Mik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mik lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mik in 1964 was 70, and 68 in 2004.

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