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Michaw Family History

Michaw 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: Michal, Michael, Michel, Minhas, Mihal, Machak, Macha, Micka, Mich

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Where is the Michaw family from?

You can see how Michaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michaw family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Michaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Michaw families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Michaw's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Michaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michaw 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 130 census records available for the last name Michaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michaw 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Michaw. 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 11 military records available for the last name Michaw. For the veterans among your Michaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michaw lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Michaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Michaw in 1966 was 63, and 52 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Michaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Michaw 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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