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Michelon Family History

Michelon 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: Michelson, Michelin, Michel, Michelman, Michelsen, Michon, Michelle

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Where is the Michelon family from?

You can see how Michelon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michelon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Michelon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Michelon families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Michelon's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Michelon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michelon 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 Michelon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Michelon. 40% of Michelon men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Florist
    20%

What Michelon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 764 census records available for the last name Michelon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michelon 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 498 immigration records available for the last name Michelon. 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 55 military records available for the last name Michelon. For the veterans among your Michelon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michelon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Michelon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Michelon in 1963 was 46, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Michelon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Michelon 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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