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Micha Family History

Micha 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: Macha, Micka, Mich, Jicha, Mucha, Picha, Michal, Michl, Michna, Rich

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Where is the Micha family from?

You can see how Micha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Micha family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Micha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Micha family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Micha's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Micha families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Micha 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 Micha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Micha. 40% of Micha men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Micha women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Micha were Farmer and Office 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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    20%
  • Shoe Worker
    20%
  • Stitcher
    20%
  • Office Clerk
    20%

What Micha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Micha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Micha 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 585 immigration records available for the last name Micha. 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 380 military records available for the last name Micha. For the veterans among your Micha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Micha lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Micha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Micha in 1957 was 51, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Micha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Micha 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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