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Michale Family History

Michale 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: Mchale, Michalek, Michalec, Michal, Micale, Michele, Michalke

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Where is the Michale family from?

You can see how Michale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michale family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Michale families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Michale family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Michale's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Michale families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Michale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Michale. 43% of Michale men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Michale women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Michale were Manager and Secretary. .

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    43%
  • Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%
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Census Records

There are 906 census records available for the last name Michale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michale 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Michale. 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 149 military records available for the last name Michale. For the veterans among your Michale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michale lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Michale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Michale in 1966 was 77, and 91 in 2003.

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