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Cirmichael Family History

Cirmichael 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: Carmichael, Michael, Mcmichael, Demichael, Carmicheal, Carmical

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Where is the Cirmichael family from?

You can see how Cirmichael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cirmichael family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1881. The most Cirmichael families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Cirmichael families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Cirmichael's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Cirmichael families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cirmichael surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Cirmichael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cirmichael 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cirmichael. 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 Cirmichael. For the veterans among your Cirmichael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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