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Michels Family History

Michels Surname Meaning

German, Dutch, and Flemish: patronymic from the personal name Michel (see Michael).

English (London) and Jewish: variant of Michaels.

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


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Where is the Michels family from?

You can see how Michels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michels family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Michels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Michels families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Michels's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Michels families in 1891.
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What did your Michels ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Michels. 75% of Michels women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    17%
  • Private Secretary
    9%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Michels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michels 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Michels. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Michels. For the veterans among your Michels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michels lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Michels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Michels in 1947 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Michels 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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