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Michalsky Family History

Michalsky Surname 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


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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 1911 there was 1 Michalsky family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Michalsky's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Michalsky families in 1911.
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.
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What did your Michalsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Merchant
    100%

What Michalsky family records will you find?

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 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 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Michalsky 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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