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Cormichael Family History

Cormichael 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: Carmichael, Michael, Mcmichael, Demichael, Cormican, Carmicheal

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Where is the Cormichael family from?

You can see how Cormichael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cormichael family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cormichael families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Cormichael families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cormichael's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cormichael families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cormichael 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 Cormichael ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cormichael. 60% of Cormichael men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Cormichael family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Cormichael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cormichael 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Cormichael. 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 45 military records available for the last name Cormichael. For the veterans among your Cormichael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cormichael lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1981, in the United States, Cormichael life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cormichael in 1974 was 74, and 76 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cormichael

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cormichael 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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