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Michalas Family History

Michalas 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: Michalak, Michals, Nicholas, Machala, Michalek, Michaels, Michalec

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Where is the Michalas family from?

You can see how Michalas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michalas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Michalas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Michalas families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Michalas's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Michalas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michalas 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 Michalas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Michalas. 50% of Michalas men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Michalas women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Operator
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Michalas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Michalas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michalas 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Michalas. 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 80 military records available for the last name Michalas. For the veterans among your Michalas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michalas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Michalas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Michalas in 1962 was 69, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Michalas 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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