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Michalla Family History

Michalla 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: Michael, Machala, Michalek, Michaels, Michalec, Michal, Michelle

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Where is the Michalla family from?

You can see how Michalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michalla family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Michalla families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1880 there were 3 Michalla families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Michalla's in USA. New York had the highest population of Michalla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michalla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Michalla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, General Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Michalla. 100% of Michalla men worked as a General Farming. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • General Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Michalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michalla 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Michalla. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Michalla. For the veterans among your Michalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michalla lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Michalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Michalla in 1970 was 63, and 83 in 2003.

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