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Michaelwitz Family History

Michaelwitz 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: Michaelis, Michael, Michaelides, Michaels, Mickiewicz, Michaelsen

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Where is the Michaelwitz family from?

You can see how Michaelwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michaelwitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Michaelwitz families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Michaelwitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Michaelwitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michaelwitz 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 34 census records available for the last name Michaelwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michaelwitz 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Michaelwitz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Michaelwitz. For the veterans among your Michaelwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michaelwitz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1980, in the United States, Michaelwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Michaelwitz in 1969 was 89, and 94 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Michaelwitz 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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