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Meikeljohn Family History

Meikeljohn 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: Meiklejohn, Mikelson, Mendelsohn, Mickelson, Mendelson, Eskelson

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Where is the Meikeljohn family from?

You can see how Meikeljohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meikeljohn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meikeljohn families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1920 there was 1 Meikeljohn family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meikeljohn's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Meikeljohn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meikeljohn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meikeljohn ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Meikeljohn ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Meikeljohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meikeljohn 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Meikeljohn. 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 13 military records available for the last name Meikeljohn. For the veterans among your Meikeljohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meikeljohn lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1975, in the United States, Meikeljohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Meikeljohn in 1972 was 85, and 80 in 1975.

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