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Mickson Family History

Mickson 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: Rickson, Hickson, Nickson, Wickson, Dickson, Erickson, Jackson

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Where is the Mickson family from?

You can see how Mickson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mickson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mickson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mickson family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mickson's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mickson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mickson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mickson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mickson. 37% of Mickson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mickson women worked as a Servant. .

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 492 census records available for the last name Mickson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mickson 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Mickson. 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 38 military records available for the last name Mickson. For the veterans among your Mickson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mickson lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Mickson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mickson in 1982 was 83, and 96 in 2000.

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