Michael Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Michael Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Michael family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 48
Female Servant 44
Agricultural Labourer 41
Labourer 31
Farmer 27
Male Servant 13
Collier 12
Mason 8
Mariner 7
Pauper 6
Blacksmith 6
Smith 5
Shoe Maker 5
Iron Miner 5
Dress Maker 4
Miner 4
Cooper 4
Weaver 4
Fisherman 4
Tailor 4
Watch Maker 3
Carpenter 3
Clerk 3
Slate Quarryman 3
Ag Labourer 3

Michael Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Michael 100% 11,530
2 Michel 86% 3,178
3 Mchale 57% 2,199
4 Micheal 71% 959
5 Michal 86% 250
6 Machel 71% 209
7 Michol 71% 150
8 Michaell 88% 103
9 Michale 71% 103

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The surname Michael is the most popular version of all its varients

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