Carmichael Family History

Carmichael Surname Meaning

Scottish (Scotland and northern England): habitational name from Carmichael in Lanarkshire from Brittonic caer ‘fort’.

It is derived from the combination of a geographical feature and a personal name.

The term caer signifies a fortified place, indicating strength and protection.

The name Michael, associated with this location, adds a personal touch to its historical significance.

Overall, Carmichael reflects both geographical and cultural heritage in the region.

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

Similar surnames: Mcmichael, Michael, Carmicheal, Michel, Carmical, Rachel, Michaels, Cormican, Michal, Carcich

188K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
27K	Military Records
25K	Immigration Records
142K	Census and Voter Lists
473K	Member Trees

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Where is the Carmichael family from?

You can see how Carmichael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carmichael family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carmichael families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 254 Carmichael families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Carmichael's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Carmichael families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carmichael surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Carmichael ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General labourer and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Carmichael. 20% of Carmichael men worked as a General labourer and 76% of Carmichael women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carmichael were Commercial traveller and Housewife.

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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.

General labourer

20%

Farmer

Medical practitioner

Commercial traveller

Unpaid domestic duties

76%

Private means

Unpaid domestic

Housewife

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Census Record

There are 142K census records available for the last name Carmichael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carmichael census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 25K immigration records available for the last name Carmichael. 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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Military Records

There are 27K military records available for the last name Carmichael. For the veterans among your Carmichael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carmichael lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Carmichael life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Carmichael in 1944 was 21, and 74 in 2004.

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Carmichael Surname Meaning

Scottish (Scotland and northern England): habitational name from Carmichael in Lanarkshire from Brittonic caer ‘fort’.

It is derived from the combination of a geographical feature and a personal name.

The term caer signifies a fortified place, indicating strength and protection.

The name Michael, associated with this location, adds a personal touch to its historical significance.

Overall, Carmichael reflects both geographical and cultural heritage in the region.

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

Where is the Carmichael family from?

What did your Carmichael ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

General labourer

20%

Farmer

Medical practitioner

Commercial traveller

Unpaid domestic duties

76%

Private means

Unpaid domestic

Housewife

What Carmichael family records will you find?

What is the average Carmichael lifespan?

Carmichael Family History

Carmichael Surname Meaning

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Carmichael Surname Meaning

855,000 record(s) for Carmichael

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Where is the Carmichael family from?

What did your Carmichael ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Carmichael family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Carmichael lifespan?

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