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Michaen Family History

Michaen 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: Michael, Michel, Eichen, Michalek, Michaels, Machen, Michler

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Where is the Michaen family from?

You can see how Michaen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michaen family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Michaen families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Michaen families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Michaen's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Michaen families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Michaen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michaen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Michaen. 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 Michaen. For the veterans among your Michaen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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