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Micholson Family History

Micholson 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: Michelson, Nicholson, Michelsen, Mickelson, Michaelson, Nichelson

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Where is the Micholson family from?

You can see how Micholson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Micholson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Micholson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Micholson families living in Ohio. This was about 18% of all the recorded Micholson's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Micholson families in 1880.
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What did your Micholson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Micholson. 23% of Micholson men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Micholson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Micholson were Carpenter and Grocery Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Grocery Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Micholson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Micholson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Micholson. 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 320 military records available for the last name Micholson. For the veterans among your Micholson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Micholson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Micholson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Micholson in 1967 was 71, and 71 in 1998.

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