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Micklson Family History

Micklson Name 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: Mickelson, Michelson, Rickson, Hickson, Nickson, Nickelson, Wickson

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Where is the Micklson family from?

You can see how Micklson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Micklson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Micklson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Micklson families living in Indiana. This was about 42% of all the recorded Micklson's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Micklson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Micklson 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 Micklson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Micklson. 72% of Micklson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Micklson women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Labor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Micklson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Micklson 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Micklson. 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 11 military records available for the last name Micklson. For the veterans among your Micklson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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