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Michaeli Family History

Michaeli Surname Meaning

German and French: Latinized (humanistic) patronymic from the personal name Michael.

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


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Where is the Michaeli family from?

You can see how Michaeli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michaeli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Michaeli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Michaeli families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Michaeli's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Michaeli families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michaeli 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 Michaeli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Michaeli. 60% of Michaeli men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Michaeli women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Michaeli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 697 census records available for the last name Michaeli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michaeli 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Michaeli. 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 250 military records available for the last name Michaeli. For the veterans among your Michaeli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michaeli lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Michaeli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Michaeli in 1962 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Michaeli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Michaeli 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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