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Michaelon Family History

Michaelon Surname 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: Michaelson, Michael, Michelson, Michaels, Michaelsen, Michaelis

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Where is the Michaelon family from?

You can see how Michaelon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michaelon family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Michaelon family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Michaelon's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Michaelon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michaelon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Michaelon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michaelon 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Michaelon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Michaelon. For the veterans among your Michaelon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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