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Michalk Family History

Michalk Surname Meaning

Sorbian (Michałk): from a pet form of the personal name Michał ‘Michael’ (see Michal).

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


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Where is the Michalk family from?

You can see how Michalk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michalk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Michalk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Michalk families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Michalk's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Michalk families in 1891.
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What did your Michalk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Michalk. 58% of Michalk men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Michalk women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Michalk were Farm Laborer and Secretary.

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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
    58%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Michalk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 906 census records available for the last name Michalk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michalk 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Michalk. 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 300 military records available for the last name Michalk. For the veterans among your Michalk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michalk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Michalk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Michalk in 1964 was 76, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Michalk 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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