Origins of the Michaels surname

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    In 1921, most Michaelses lived in london

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    1,700 Michaels Travel & migration records
    2,700 Michaelses found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Michaels

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    Common jobs for Michaelses

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

    Commmon female occupations for Michaelses in 1921

    Tailoress

    36

    Housekeeper

    9

    Dressmaker

    8

    Cigar Maker

    6

    Confectioner

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Michaelses in 1921

    Tailor

    44

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    20

    Clerk

    14

    Dealer

    14

    Tinsmiths

    13

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