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Cormichan Family History

Cormichan 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: Cormican, Carmichael, Corrigan, Counihan, Formica, Corman, Carmicheal

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Where is the Cormichan family from?

You can see how Cormichan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cormichan family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1871. The most Cormichan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Cormichan family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cormichan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Cormichan families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Cormichan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cormichan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Cormichan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cormichan. For the veterans among your Cormichan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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