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Michelitsch Family History

Michelitsch 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: Mihelich, Michelson, Mihelic, Michelsen, Micheletti, Michaelis

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Where is the Michelitsch family from?

You can see how Michelitsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michelitsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Michelitsch family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Michelitsch's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Michelitsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michelitsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Michelitsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Michelitsch. 100% of Michelitsch 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Michelitsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michelitsch 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Michelitsch. 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 42 military records available for the last name Michelitsch. For the veterans among your Michelitsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michelitsch lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Michelitsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Michelitsch in 1957 was 52, and 75 in 2002.

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