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Micheaux Family History

Micheaux Name Meaning

French (Nord): variant of Michaux . This surname is rare in France.

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


Similar surnames: Micheau, Michaux, Michaud, Micheals, Micheal, Michael, Michel, Mineau

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Where is the Micheaux family from?

You can see how Micheaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Micheaux family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Micheaux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 17 Micheaux families living in Maine. This was about 94% of all the recorded Micheaux's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Micheaux families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Micheaux surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Micheaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Micheaux. 75% of Micheaux men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Micheaux women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Chauffeur
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Micheaux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 782 census records available for the last name Micheaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Micheaux 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Micheaux. 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 185 military records available for the last name Micheaux. For the veterans among your Micheaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Micheaux lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Micheaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Micheaux in 1967 was 78, and 55 in 2003.

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