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Michlas Family History

Michlas 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: Nicholas, Milas, Minhas, Nicolas, Michler, Miklas, Michal, Michl

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Where is the Michlas family from?

You can see how Michlas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michlas family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Michlas families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Michlas's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Michlas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michlas 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 90 census records available for the last name Michlas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michlas 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 immigration records available for the last name Michlas. 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 10 military records available for the last name Michlas. For the veterans among your Michlas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michlas lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1978, in the United States, Michlas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Michlas in 1971 was 58, and 23 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Michlas 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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