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Michna Family History

Michna Surname Meaning

Polish and Czech; Slovak (also Michňa): from a pet form of the personal name Michal Polish Michał (see Michael).

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


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Where is the Michna family from?

You can see how Michna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michna family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Michna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Michna families living in Alberta. This was about 75% of all the recorded Michna's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Michna families in 1911.
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What did your Michna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Michna. 28% of Michna men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Michna women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Michna were Painter and Hairdresser.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Painter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Hairdresser
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Michna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michna 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 640 immigration records available for the last name Michna. 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 655 military records available for the last name Michna. For the veterans among your Michna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michna lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Michna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Michna in 1952 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Michna 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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