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Michen Family History

Michen Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Michel, Eichen, Machen, Michon, Michael, Chen, Richer, Millen, Pichon

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Where is the Michen family from?

You can see how Michen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Michen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Michen family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Michen's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Michen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Michen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Michen. 100% of Michen men worked as a Farm Operator. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 971 census records available for the last name Michen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michen 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Michen. 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 166 military records available for the last name Michen. For the veterans among your Michen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Michen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Michen in 1967 was 91, and 19 in 1995.

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