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Michalec Family History

Michalec Surname Meaning

Polish Czech and Slovak: diminutive or patronymic from the personal name Michal (Polish Michał).

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


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Where is the Michalec family from?

You can see how Michalec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michalec family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Michalec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Michalec family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Michalec's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Michalec families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michalec 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 Michalec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Michalec. 33% of Michalec men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Michalec women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Michalec were New Worker and Weaver.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    23%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Weaver
    12%

What Michalec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Michalec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michalec 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 780 immigration records available for the last name Michalec. 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 507 military records available for the last name Michalec. For the veterans among your Michalec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michalec lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Michalec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Michalec in 1950 was 22, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Michalec 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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