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Michas Family History

Michas 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: Minhas, Michal, Michals, Michael, Minas, Michel, Milas, Mihal, Machak

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Where is the Michas family from?

You can see how Michas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Michas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Michas families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Michas's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Michas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Michas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Michas. 31% of Michas men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Michas 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Michas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 782 census records available for the last name Michas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michas 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 567 immigration records available for the last name Michas. 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 67 military records available for the last name Michas. For the veterans among your Michas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michas lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Michas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Michas in 1955 was 57, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Michas 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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