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Michener Family History

Michener Surname Meaning

English: variant of Mitchener.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Michener family from?

You can see how Michener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michener family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Michener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Michener families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Michener's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Michener families in 1891.
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What did your Michener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Michener. 15% of Michener men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Michener women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Michener were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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
    15%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

What Michener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Michener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michener 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Michener. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Michener. For the veterans among your Michener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michener lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Michener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Michener in 1952 was 58, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Michener 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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