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Micham Family History

Micham 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: Milham, Mitcham, Mcham, Michal, Mecham, Michael, Wickham, Witham

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Where is the Micham family from?

You can see how Micham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Micham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Micham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Micham families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Micham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Micham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Micham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Micham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Looper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Micham. 42% of Micham men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Micham women worked as a Looper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Looper
    100%

What Micham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Micham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Micham 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Micham. 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 292 military records available for the last name Micham. For the veterans among your Micham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Micham lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Micham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Micham in 1962 was 30, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Micham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Micham 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.

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