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Michlin Family History

Michlin 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: Michelin, Michlig, Reichlin, Minchin, Mishkin, Machin, Macklin

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Where is the Michlin family from?

You can see how Michlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Michlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Michlin families living in Middlesex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Michlin's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Michlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michlin 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 Michlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Michlin. 67% of Michlin men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Michlin women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Proprietor
    67%
  • Tailor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Michlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Michlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michlin 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 661 immigration records available for the last name Michlin. 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 224 military records available for the last name Michlin. For the veterans among your Michlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michlin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Michlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Michlin in 1959 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Michlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Michlin 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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