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Michester Family History

Michester 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: Rochester, Chichester, Chester, Manchester, Winchester, Michener

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Where is the Michester family from?

You can see how Michester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michester family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Michester families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1920 there was 1 Michester family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Michester's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Michester families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michester 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 21 census records available for the last name Michester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michester 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Michester. 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 military records available for the last name Michester. For the veterans among your Michester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michester lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Michester 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Michester

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