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Michaelis Name Meaning

German Dutch and Jewish: Latinized (humanistic) patronymic from the personal name Michael . As a surname of German origin it is also found in the German-speaking part of Wallonia (Belgium).

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


Similar surnames: Michaels, Michael, Michels, Michiels, Michel, Michaelides, Michaelsen

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Where is the Michaelis family from?

You can see how Michaelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michaelis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Michaelis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Michaelis families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Michaelis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Michaelis families in 1911.
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What did your Michaelis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Michaelis. 75% of Michaelis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Michaelis women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Michaelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michaelis 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Michaelis. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Michaelis. For the veterans among your Michaelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michaelis lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Michaelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Michaelis in 1952 was 29, and 74 in 2004.

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