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Michelsen Name Meaning

North German Danish Norwegian and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Michel (see Michael ).

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


Similar surnames: Michaelsen, Mickelsen, Michelson, Mikkelsen, Nickelsen, Michels

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Where is the Michelsen family from?

You can see how Michelsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michelsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Michelsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Michelsen families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Michelsen's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Michelsen families in 1891.
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What did your Michelsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Michelsen. 100% of Michelsen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Michelsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michelsen 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Michelsen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Michelsen. For the veterans among your Michelsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michelsen lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Michelsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Michelsen in 1948 was 36, and 85 in 2004.

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