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Michison Family History

Michison 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: Richison, Murchison, Michelson, Atchison, Mathison, Michon, Ritchison

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Where is the Michison family from?

You can see how Michison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Michison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Michison families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Michison's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Michison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michison 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 85 census records available for the last name Michison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michison 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Michison. 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 27 military records available for the last name Michison. For the veterans among your Michison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michison lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Michison 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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