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Mich Name Meaning

English: from a pet form of the medieval personal name Michel (see Mitchell). Polish: from a short form of any of various personal names such as Michal (Polish equivalent of Michael) or Mikolaj (Polish equivalent of Nicholas).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Mach, Mech, Mitch, Misch, Rich, Mick, Wich, Zich, Pach, Michl

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Mich Family Origin

Where is the Mich family from?

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You can see how Mich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mich families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Mich families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Mich's in the UK. London had the highest population of Mich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Mich Family Occupations

What did your Mich ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chiropodist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Mich. 13% of Mich men worked as a Chiropodist and 34% of Mich women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mich were Gas Fitter Gas Light and Manageress Catering

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Chiropodist
    13%
  • Commercial Artist
    13%
  • Engineers Labourer
    13%
  • Gas Fitter Gas Light
    13%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%
  • Daily Maid (mornings
    12%
  • Hotel Waitress
    12%
  • Manageress Catering
    12%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Mich Historical Records

What Mich family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mich census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mich. 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 Card

There are 929 military records available for the last name Mich. For the veterans among your Mich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Mich Life Expectancy

What is the average Mich lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Mich in 1956 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mich 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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