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Michele Family History

Michele Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Michele an equivalent of Michael. French: variant of Michelle or Michel

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


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Where is the Michele family from?

You can see how Michele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michele family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Michele families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Michele families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Michele's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Michele families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michele 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 Michele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Michele. 35% of Michele men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Michele women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Michele were Tailor and Clerk.

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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
    35%
  • Labor
    7%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Tailor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    14%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

What Michele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Michele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michele 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Michele. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Michele. For the veterans among your Michele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michele lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Michele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Michele in 1961 was 38, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Michele 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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