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Mihelic Family History

Mihelic Surname Meaning

Slovenian (Mihelič) and Croatian (Mihelić) are patronymic names derived from the personal name Mihel, which is an old variant of Mihael (see Michael).

This indicates that these surnames have their roots in familial connections, often linked to the father's name.

The evolution of these names highlights the linguistic and cultural nuances present in the Slovenian and Croatian regions.

For further comparison, one can also look at similar names such as Mehalic and Micheli.

These examples showcase the diversity and interconnectedness of names within Slavic languages.

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


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Where is the Mihelic family from?

You can see how Mihelic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mihelic family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Mihelic families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 39% of all the recorded Mihelic's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mihelic families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mihelic 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 Mihelic ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mihelic. 32% of Mihelic men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mihelic women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mihelic were Bus Driver 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
    32%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Bus Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Mihelic family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Mihelic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mihelic 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 743 immigration records available for the last name Mihelic. 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 394 military records available for the last name Mihelic. For the veterans among your Mihelic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mihelic lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mihelic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mihelic in 1945 was 43, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mihelic 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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