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Michlig Name Meaning

Swiss German: from a variant of the personal name Michael .

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


Similar surnames: Richley, Moehling, Michl, Mechling, Richie, Muehling, Gillig, Mifflin

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Where is the Michlig family from?

You can see how Michlig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michlig family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Michlig families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Michlig's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Michlig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michlig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Michlig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Michlig. 100% of Michlig men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Michlig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michlig 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Michlig. 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 29 military records available for the last name Michlig. For the veterans among your Michlig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michlig lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Michlig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Michlig in 1970 was 68, and 97 in 2003.

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