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Micklem Family History

Micklem Surname Meaning

from Mickleham (Surrey) which is recorded as Micleham in 1086. The place-name derives from Old English micel ‘big’ + hamm ‘enclosure water meadow’ or hām ‘village homestead’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Micklem family from?

You can see how Micklem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Micklem family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Micklem families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Micklem families living in Cheshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Micklem's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Micklem families in 1891.
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What did your Micklem ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Micklem. 59% of Micklem women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    59%
  • Independent
    25%
  • Private Means
    17%

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Census Records

There are 877 census records available for the last name Micklem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Micklem 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 545 immigration records available for the last name Micklem. 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 239 military records available for the last name Micklem. For the veterans among your Micklem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Micklem lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Micklem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Micklem in 1957 was 62, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Micklem 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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