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Mikkilson Family History

Mikkilson 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: Mikkelson, Mickelson, Mikkelsen, Mikelson, Michelson, Nickelson

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Where is the Mikkilson family from?

You can see how Mikkilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikkilson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Mikkilson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Mikkilson families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Mikkilson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Mikkilson families in 1880.
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What did your Mikkilson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Servant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mikkilson. 100% of Mikkilson women worked as a Servant. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Mikkilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikkilson 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Mikkilson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mikkilson. For the veterans among your Mikkilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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