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Michton Family History

Michton 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: Michon, Milton, Mitton, Pichon, Picton, Machon, Minton, Eichten

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Where is the Michton family from?

You can see how Michton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Michton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Michton family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Michton's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Michton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Michton ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Michton ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Michton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michton 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Michton. 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 5 military records available for the last name Michton. For the veterans among your Michton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1979, in the United States, Michton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Michton in 1965 was 76, and 53 in 1979.

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