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Michelet Family History

Michelet 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: Michele, Michel, Michalek, Michler, Michalec, Michelsen, Michelle

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Where is the Michelet family from?

You can see how Michelet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michelet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Michelet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Michelet families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Michelet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Michelet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michelet 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 Michelet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Michelet. 100% of Michelet men worked as a Lawyer and 100% of Michelet women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Lawyer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Michelet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 916 census records available for the last name Michelet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michelet 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 550 immigration records available for the last name Michelet. 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 495 military records available for the last name Michelet. For the veterans among your Michelet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michelet lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Michelet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Michelet in 1956 was 56, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Michelet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Michelet 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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