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Michi Family History

Michi 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: Machi, Mich, Michl, Michie, Chi, Rich, Mach, Macho, Licht, Mick

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Where is the Michi family from?

You can see how Michi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michi family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Michi families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Michi families living in Wisconsin. This was about 55% of all the recorded Michi's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Michi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Michi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Michi. 100% of Michi 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 670 census records available for the last name Michi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michi 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Michi. 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 118 military records available for the last name Michi. For the veterans among your Michi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Michi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Michi in 1963 was 71, and 76 in 2003.

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