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![Show Contents]() Michaelson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The ancestors of the Michaelson surname are thought to have come from the ancient Dalriadan clans of Scotland's west coast and Hebrides islands. Their name comes from the Gaelic Mac Giolla Mhicheil, which means son of the servant of St. Michael. 1 Early Origins of the Michaelson familyThe surname Michaelson was first found in Angus (Gaelic: Aonghas), part of the Tayside region of northeastern Scotland, and present day Council Area of Angus, formerly known as Forfar or Forfarshire. Early spellings for the family were closer to the Gaelic version: "Malmur Mac Gillemichel was one of the perambulators of the lands of Balfeth in Angus between 1204 and 1211. Gillecolme Makgillemichell and Kennathe Makgillemichell were charter witnesses in Lesmore, Argyllshire, 1251, and Makbeth Makgilmichel was present at pleas held at Dull in 1264. In the end of the thirteenth century Malcolm, earl of Lennox, transferred to Sir John of Luss the homage and service of Maldofen Macgillemychmore and his heirs. Celestine Macgillemichaell was a cleric of the diocese of Argyll, 1411, and another Celestine McGilmichel witnessed an Atholl charter in 1453." 2 Early History of the Michaelson familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Michaelson research. Another 231 words (16 lines of text) covering the years 1204, 1480, 1506, 1507, 1527, 1532, 1557, 1597, 1613, 1624, 1632, 1646, 1675, 1677, 1735, 1788 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Michaelson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Michaelson Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: MacMichael, MacGilliemichael, M'Ilmichael, McKillmichaell, McKilmichael, Macmitchel, McMitchell and many more. Early Notables of the Michaelson familyMore information is included under the topic Early Michaelson Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Michaelson RankingIn the United States, the name Michaelson is the 7,389th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 3  Migration of the Michaelson family to Ireland
Some of the Michaelson family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 51 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Michaelson Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Jacob Michaelson, who settled in Maryland in 1661
Michaelson Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Helmuth Michaelson went to Philadelphia in 1860
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- John August Michaelson (1893-1968), American professional baseball pitcher
- Magne Alfred Michaelson (1878-1949), U.S. Representative from Illinois
- Jay Michaelson (b. 1971), American writer, teacher, and scholar
- Ingrid Ewe Ellen Egbert Michaelson (b. 1979), New York based indie-pop singer-songwriter
- Milton C. Michaelson, American Republican politician, Candidate for New York State Assembly from Kings County 11th District, 1958
- Magne Alfred Michaelson (1878-1949), American Republican politician, Delegate to Illinois State Constitutional Convention 25th District, 1920-22; U.S. Representative from Illinois 7th District, 1921-31
- Julius C. Michaelson (b. 1922), American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1952, 1964; Rhode Island State Attorney General; Candidate for U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, 1982
- Joyce Michaelson, American politician, Candidate for Mayor of Montclair, New Jersey, 2008
- Isabel P. Michaelson, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 1960, 1964
- Gordon R. Michaelson, American Republican politician, Candidate for Michigan State House of Representatives, 1970 (5th District), 1972 (12th District)
- ... (Another 4 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
- Sims, Clifford Stanley The Origin and Signification of Scottish Surnames. 1862. Print.
- Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
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