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Michael Family Crest
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Where did the English Michael family come from? What is the English Michael family crest and coat of arms? When did the Michael family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Michael family history?

The distinguished surname Michael is one of the many names that first came to England in the wake of the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name is derived from the given name "Michel," meaning "who is like God."

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Spelling variations of this family name include: Mitchell, Michel, Michell, Mitchill, Mychell, Mitcham and many more.

First found in Surrey, where the family held a family seat from very early times. The Michael ancestors were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Michael research. Another 251 words(18 lines of text) covering the years 1068, 1438, 1745, and 1816 are included under the topic Early Michael History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Another 37 words(3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Michael Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Some of the Michael family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 149 words(11 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Michael Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century


  • Henry Michael, who landed in Virginia in 1661
  • Archibald Michael, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1682
  • Anne Michael, who landed in Virginia in 1696

Michael Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • Johann Heinrich Michael, who landed in New York, NY in 1709
  • Henrich Michael, who arrived in New York in 1709-1710
  • Hans Henrich Michael, who landed in New York, NY in 1710
  • Niclaus Michael, who landed in New York, NY in 1710-1714
  • Callman Michael, who landed in New York, NY in 1716


Michael Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Mary Michael, aged 23, arrived in America in 1822
  • Salvi Michael, who landed in Mississippi in 1825
  • Gerh Michael, who arrived in America in 1836
  • John Michael, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pa in 1840
  • Jacob Michael, who arrived in Mobile County, Ala in 1840


Michael Settlers in the United States in the 20th Century


  • Athanasius Michael, who landed in Alabama in 1913

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  • Kevin Michael (b. 1985), American Contemporary R&B, soul, funk, pop artist
  • George Michael (b. 1963), English musician, singer-songwriter and record producer
  • First Lieutenant Edward S Michael, awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1944
  • Second Lieutenant Harry J Michael, awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1945
  • Malcolm Roberto "Mal" Michael (b. 1977), former Australian rules footballer
  • Heimann Joseph Michael (1792-1846), Hebrew bibliographer
  • Chrysis Michael (b. 1977), Cypriot football midfielder


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  • The Michael, Moad, Mohn, Family History of Caldwell Co. Mo. by Evelyne K. Michael.
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  2. Egle, William Henry. Pennsylvania Genealogies Scotch-Irish and German. Harrisburg: L.S. Hart, 1886. Print.
  3. Foster, Joseph. Dictionary of Heraldry Feudal Coats of Arms and Pedigrees. London: Bracken Books, 1989. Print. (ISBN 1-85170-309-8).
  4. The Norman People and Their Existing Descendants in the British Dominions and the United States Of America. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1975. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0636-X).
  5. Bowman, George Ernest. The Mayflower Reader A Selection of Articales from The Mayflower Descendent. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
  6. Hitching, F.K and S. Hitching. References to English Surnames in 1601-1602. Walton On Thames: 1910. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0181-3).
  7. Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Galveston Texas 1896-1951. National Archives Washington DC. Print.
  8. Innes, Thomas and Learney. The Tartans of the Clans and Families of Scotland 1st Edition. Edinburgh: W & A. K. Johnston Limited, 1938. Print.
  9. Library of Congress. American and English Genealogies in the Library of Congress. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1967. Print.
  10. Fairbairn. Fairbain's book of Crests of the Families of Great Britain and Ireland, 4th Edition 2 volumes in one. Baltimore: Heraldic Book Company, 1968. Print.
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The Michael Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Michael Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

This page was last modified on 15 April 2011 at 10:56.

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