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Michaelow Family History

Michaelow 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: Michael, Michaels, Michaelson, Michaelis, Michel, Michelson, Michalek

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Where is the Michaelow family from?

You can see how Michaelow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michaelow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Michaelow family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Michaelow's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Michaelow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michaelow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Michaelow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michaelow 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Michaelow. 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 5 military records available for the last name Michaelow. For the veterans among your Michaelow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michaelow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Michaelow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Michaelow in 1968 was 76, and 78 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Michaelow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Michaelow 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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