Michelson Surname Meaning & Michelson Family History at Ancestry.co.uk®

Where is the Michelson family from?

You can see how Michelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michelson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Michelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 34 Michelson families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Michelson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Michelson families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michelson 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 Michelson ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

General Labourer
60%
Farm Labourer
40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

Unpaid Domestic Duties
60%
Private Means
5%
Domestic Servant
5%
Housewife
5%

What Michelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Michelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michelson 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Michelson. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Michelson. For the veterans among your Michelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michelson lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Michelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Michelson in 1941 was 37, and 79 in 2004.

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