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Ichelson Family History

Ichelson 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, Nichelson, Chilson, Acheson, Nickelson, Michelsen

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Where is the Ichelson family from?

You can see how Ichelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ichelson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ichelson families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Ichelson's in USA. California had the highest population of Ichelson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ichelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ichelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Typist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ichelson. 100% of Ichelson women worked as a Typist. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Ichelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ichelson 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Ichelson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ichelson. For the veterans among your Ichelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ichelson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Ichelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ichelson in 1968 was 80, and 86 in 2000.

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