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Michalak Family History

Michalak Surname Meaning

Polish: patronymic from the personal name Michał (see Michal).

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


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Where is the Michalak family from?

You can see how Michalak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michalak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Michalak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Michalak families living in Ohio. This was about 47% of all the recorded Michalak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Michalak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michalak 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 Michalak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Michalak. 27% of Michalak men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Michalak women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Michalak were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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
    27%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    10%
  • Seamstress
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    6%

What Michalak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Michalak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michalak 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Michalak. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Michalak. For the veterans among your Michalak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michalak lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Michalak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Michalak in 1943 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Michalak 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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