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Michalsky Name Meaning

Altered form of Polish Michalski or of its Ukrainian cognate Mikhalsky (standard transliteration Mykhalskyy). This form of the surname is also found in Germany. Jewish: variant of Michalski .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mehalko, Michalk, Michalko, Michals, Michell, Mihalik, Micheals

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Where is the Michalsky family from?

You can see how Michalsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michalsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Michalsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Michalsky families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Michalsky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Michalsky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michalsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Michalsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Michalsky. 30% of Michalsky men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Michalsky women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Michalsky were Proprietor and Maid. .

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Artist
    14%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    60%
  • Maid
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Michalsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michalsky 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Michalsky. 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 688 military records available for the last name Michalsky. For the veterans among your Michalsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michalsky lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Michalsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Michalsky in 1953 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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