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Michaelsohn Family History

Michaelsohn Surname 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: Michaelson, Michelson, Michaelsen, Michaels, Michelsen, Mickelson

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Where is the Michaelsohn family from?

You can see how Michaelsohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michaelsohn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Michaelsohn family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Michaelsohn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Michaelsohn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michaelsohn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Michaelsohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michaelsohn 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Michaelsohn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Michaelsohn. For the veterans among your Michaelsohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michaelsohn lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1995, in the United States, Michaelsohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Michaelsohn in 1951 was 48, and 69 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Michaelsohn ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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