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Michls Family History

Michls 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: Michl, Michels, Michals, Michel, Minhas, Mills, Mickle, Mich, Miceli

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Where is the Michls family from?

You can see how Michls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michls family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Michls families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Michls families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Michls's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Michls families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Michls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michls 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Michls. 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 11 military records available for the last name Michls. For the veterans among your Michls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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