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Michailow Family History

Michailow 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, Michalek, Michaels, Michalec, Michal, Mikhail, Michaelson

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Where is the Michailow family from?

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

What Michailow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Michailow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michailow 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Michailow. 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 56 military records available for the last name Michailow. For the veterans among your Michailow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michailow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Michailow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Michailow in 1967 was 79, and 86 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Michailow 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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