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Michalska Family History

Michalska 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: Michalski, Michalsky, Michalek, Michalik, Michalke, Michalak

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Where is the Michalska family from?

You can see how Michalska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michalska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Michalska families living in Illinois. This was about 28% of all the recorded Michalska's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Michalska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michalska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 531 census records available for the last name Michalska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michalska 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Michalska. 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 12 military records available for the last name Michalska. For the veterans among your Michalska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michalska lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Michalska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Michalska in 1962 was 80, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Michalska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Michalska 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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