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Meiklejohn Family History

Meiklejohn Name Meaning

Scottish: nickname from Middle Scots mekill meikill ‘big’ + the personal name John .

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


Similar surnames: Littlejohn, Milleson, Embleton, Millen, Dejohn, Meikle, Zeledon

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Where is the Meiklejohn family from?

You can see how Meiklejohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meiklejohn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meiklejohn families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 15 Meiklejohn families living in Wisconsin. This was about 25% of all the recorded Meiklejohn's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Meiklejohn families in 1880.
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What did your Meiklejohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meiklejohn. 28% of Meiklejohn men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Meiklejohn women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meiklejohn were Manager and Farm 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Carpenter
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Manager
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Meiklejohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meiklejohn 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Meiklejohn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Meiklejohn. For the veterans among your Meiklejohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meiklejohn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Meiklejohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Meiklejohn in 1962 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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