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Michau Name Meaning

French: variant or a pet form of the personal name Michel (see Michael ). Germanized form of Sorbian Michał ‘Michael’ (see Michal ).

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


Similar surnames: Michal, Michaud, Micheau, Michaux, Michael, Michel, Minhas, Mihal

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Where is the Michau family from?

You can see how Michau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Michau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Michau families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Michau's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Michau families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Michau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michau 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 683 immigration records available for the last name Michau. 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 261 military records available for the last name Michau. For the veterans among your Michau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Michau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Michau in 1965 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

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