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Michol Family History

Michol 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: Michel, Nichol, Michal, Michon, Michl, Michael, Macho, Mccool, Pichon

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Where is the Michol family from?

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

What did your Michol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Michol. 100% of Michol women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 586 census records available for the last name Michol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michol 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Michol. 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 65 military records available for the last name Michol. For the veterans among your Michol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michol lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1993, in the United States, Michol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Michol in 1977 was 62, and 91 in 1993.

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