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Michalsen Family History

Michalsen 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: Michelsen, Michaelsen, Michelson, Michalski, Michalek, Michalec

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Where is the Michalsen family from?

You can see how Michalsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michalsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Michalsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Michalsen families living in Lancashire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Michalsen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Michalsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michalsen 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 Michalsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Michalsen. 100% of Michalsen men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Michalsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Michalsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michalsen 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 699 immigration records available for the last name Michalsen. 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 43 military records available for the last name Michalsen. For the veterans among your Michalsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michalsen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Michalsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Michalsen in 1965 was 79, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Michalsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Michalsen 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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