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Micallef Family History

Micallef Surname Meaning

Maltese: occupational name from mħallef ‘judge justice of the peace’.

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


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You can see how Micallef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Micallef family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Micallef families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Micallef families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Micallef's in USA. New York had the highest population of Micallef families in 1920.
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What did your Micallef ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Micallef. 100% of Micallef men worked as a Labourer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Micallef. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Micallef. For the veterans among your Micallef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Micallef lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Micallef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Micallef in 1948 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

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