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Maichen Family History

Maichen 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: Machen, Michel, Eichen, Raiche, Machin, Macher, Achen, Machon, Maiden

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Where is the Maichen family from?

You can see how Maichen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maichen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Maichen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Maichen family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Maichen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Maichen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maichen 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 147 census records available for the last name Maichen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maichen 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Maichen. 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 22 military records available for the last name Maichen. For the veterans among your Maichen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maichen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Maichen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Maichen in 1966 was 69, and 45 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maichen 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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