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Michenfelder Family History

Michenfelder 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: Schoenfelder, Ashenfelter, Lichtenfeld, Lindenfelser, Lingenfelter

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Where is the Michenfelder family from?

You can see how Michenfelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michenfelder family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Michenfelder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Michenfelder families living in Michigan. This was about 41% of all the recorded Michenfelder's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Michenfelder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michenfelder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Michenfelder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Michenfelder. 100% of Michenfelder men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Michenfelder women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Michenfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michenfelder 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Michenfelder. 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 179 military records available for the last name Michenfelder. For the veterans among your Michenfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michenfelder lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Michenfelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Michenfelder in 1957 was 43, and 83 in 2004.

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