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Micell Family History

Micell 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: Miceli, Michell, Mixell, Mizell, Mikell, Mill, Michel, Miele, Wivell

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Where is the Micell family from?

You can see how Micell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Micell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Micell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Micell families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Micell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Micell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Micell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Micell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Micell. 100% of Micell men worked as a Barber.

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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

  • Barber
    100%

What Micell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Micell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Micell 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Micell. 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 Micell. For the veterans among your Micell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Micell lifespan?

Average Micell life expectancy in 1999 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Micell 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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