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Macmichael Family History

Macmichael Name Meaning

Scottish: see McMichael.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Mcmichael, Carmichael, Mcmickle, Mcmichen, Macmillan, Macphail

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Where is the Macmichael family from?

You can see how Macmichael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macmichael family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macmichael families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Macmichael families living in New York. This was about 18% of all the recorded Macmichael's in USA. New York had the highest population of Macmichael families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macmichael surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macmichael ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Macmichael. 50% of Macmichael men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Macmichael women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Macmichael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macmichael 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Macmichael. 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 490 military records available for the last name Macmichael. For the veterans among your Macmichael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macmichael lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Macmichael life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Macmichael in 1963 was 77, and 50 in 2004.

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