Michem Family History

Michem Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Michel, Mitchem, Mechem, Michael, Richer, Richey, Eichen, Eicher, Eichel, Mich

1,000 record(s) for Michem

416	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
70	Military Records
47	Immigration Records
674	Census and Voter Lists
403	Member Trees

Where is the Michem family from?

You can see how Michem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michem family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Michem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Michem family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Michem's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Michem families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Michem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Michem.

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

Miner

50%

Laborer

50%

What Michem family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 674 census records available for the last name Michem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michem census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 47 immigration records available for the last name Michem. 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.

Military Records

There are 70 military records available for the last name Michem. For the veterans among your Michem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Michem lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1989, in the United States, Michem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Michem in 1972 was 81, and 73 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Michem ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.