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Mecklejohn Family History

Mecklejohn Surname 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, Littlejohn, Meckler, Freckleton, Meckley, Mckeown

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Where is the Mecklejohn family from?

You can see how Mecklejohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecklejohn family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Mecklejohn families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Mecklejohn families living in West Lothian. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mecklejohn's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Mecklejohn families in 1851.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Mecklejohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecklejohn 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 Mecklejohn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Mecklejohn. For the veterans among your Mecklejohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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