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Mcmichan Family History

Mcmichan Name Meaning

see McMeekin ; possibly from Ireland but found in southern Scotland.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Mcmichen, Mcmillan, Mcmichael, Mcmicken, Mcmahan, Mcmahon, Mccrohan

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Where is the Mcmichan family from?

You can see how Mcmichan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmichan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcmichan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there were 2 Mcmichan families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcmichan's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Mcmichan families in 1840.
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What did your Mcmichan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shipwright and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcmichan. 100% of Mcmichan men worked as a Shipwright and 100% of Mcmichan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Shipwright
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 881 census records available for the last name Mcmichan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmichan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 227 immigration records available for the last name Mcmichan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Mcmichan. For the veterans among your Mcmichan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmichan lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Mcmichan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mcmichan in 1985 was 95, and 67 in 2003.

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