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Michmel Family History

Michmel 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: Michael, Michel, Eichel, Sichel, Bichsel, Mickel, Michaels, Michler

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

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Michmel. 100% of Michmel women worked as a Machine Operator.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Michmel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michmel 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Michmel. 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 4 military records available for the last name Michmel. For the veterans among your Michmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michmel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1987, in the United States, Michmel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Michmel in 1966 was 75, and 92 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Michmel 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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