What is Mickey short for?
In old records, Mickey is usually short for Michael. It is one of the classic diminutives worth recognizing on sight. You will find it in American and Irish records, chiefly 1900s. The Mickey-to-Michael jump is easy to miss, so it is worth searching both when you hit a dead end.
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Mickey most often stands for Michael, but spellings and pet names varied by family and region - always confirm against the actual record.
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