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Mcmicken Family History

Mcmicken Surname Meaning

Irish and Scottish (Galloway): variant of McMeekin.

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


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Where is the Mcmicken family from?

You can see how Mcmicken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmicken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcmicken families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 6 Mcmicken families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcmicken's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcmicken families in 1911.
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What did your Mcmicken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcmicken. 40% of Mcmicken men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Mcmicken women worked as a Labor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcmicken were Farm Laborer 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Mcmicken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcmicken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmicken 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 836 immigration records available for the last name Mcmicken. 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 606 military records available for the last name Mcmicken. For the veterans among your Mcmicken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmicken lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mcmicken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mcmicken in 1958 was 52, and 89 in 2004.

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