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Micheau Family History

Micheau Surname Meaning

French: variant or a pet form of the personal name Michel (see Michael). Compare Michaud

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Micheau family from?

You can see how Micheau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Micheau family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Micheau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Micheau families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Micheau's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Micheau families in 1891.
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What did your Micheau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Micheau. 34% of Micheau men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Micheau women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Micheau were Paper Maker and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Woodsman
    17%
  • Paper Maker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Micheau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Micheau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Micheau 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Micheau. 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 241 military records available for the last name Micheau. For the veterans among your Micheau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Micheau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Micheau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Micheau in 1963 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Micheau 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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