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Michniak Family History

Michniak 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: Machnik, Muchnick, Michalak, Michna, Machak, Schnick, Minick

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Where is the Michniak family from?

You can see how Michniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michniak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Michniak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Michniak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Michniak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Michniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michniak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Michniak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Michniak. 100% of Michniak 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 215 census records available for the last name Michniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michniak 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Michniak. 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 54 military records available for the last name Michniak. For the veterans among your Michniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michniak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Michniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Michniak in 1963 was 77, and 76 in 2004.

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