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Michlak Family History

Michlak 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: Michalak, Machak, Mikulak, Michalek, Michler, Michal, Michl, Michalik

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Where is the Michlak family from?

You can see how Michlak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michlak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Michlak family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Michlak's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Michlak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michlak 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 Michlak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Michlak. 100% of Michlak men worked as a Labor and 100% of Michlak women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Michlak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Michlak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michlak 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Michlak. 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 9 military records available for the last name Michlak. For the veterans among your Michlak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michlak lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Michlak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Michlak in 1972 was 73, and 84 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Michlak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Michlak 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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