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Meeklejohn Family History

Meeklejohn 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, Merklein, Middleton, Embleton, Melson, Melton

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Where is the Meeklejohn family from?

You can see how Meeklejohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meeklejohn family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Meeklejohn families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meeklejohn's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Meeklejohn families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Meeklejohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meeklejohn 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Meeklejohn. 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 2 military records available for the last name Meeklejohn. For the veterans among your Meeklejohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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