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Michek Family History

Michek 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: Michel, Micek, Michael, Mick, Richer, Richey, Eichen, Eicher, Machak

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Where is the Michek family from?

You can see how Michek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Michek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Michek family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Michek's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Michek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michek 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 Michek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Michek. 50% of Michek men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Michek women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Michek were Carpenter and Packer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Packer
    40%

What Michek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Michek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michek 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Michek. 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 46 military records available for the last name Michek. For the veterans among your Michek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Michek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Michek in 1962 was 81, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Michek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Michek 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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