Origins of the Michaelis surname

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    In 1921, most Michaelises lived in london

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    680 Michaelis Travel & migration records
    400 Michaelises found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Michaelis

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    Who were Michaelises most likely to marry?

    Johannises
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    What are the most common Michaelis first names?

    John

    William

    Anna

    Mary

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    Common jobs for Michaelises

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Michaelises in 1921

    Governess

    2

    Musical Student

    2

    Shorthand Clerk

    2

    Tailoress

    2

    Bookkeepers And Cashiers

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Michaelises in 1921

    Farm Hands

    8

    Dealer

    6

    Tailor

    5

    Merchant

    4

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    4

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