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Michealis Family History

Michealis 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: Micheals, Michaelis, Michels, Michalik, Micheli, Michelin, Michals

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Where is the Michealis family from?

You can see how Michealis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michealis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Michealis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Michealis families living in Indiana. This was about 88% of all the recorded Michealis's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Michealis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michealis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Michealis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Michealis. 60% of Michealis men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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What Michealis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Michealis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michealis 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Michealis. 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 15 military records available for the last name Michealis. For the veterans among your Michealis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michealis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Michealis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Michealis in 1969 was 87, and 87 in 1990.

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