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Meikison Family History

Meikison 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: Meggison, Melson, Maison, Merson, Reierson, Lewison, Nerison, Denison

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Where is the Meikison family from?

You can see how Meikison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meikison family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Meikison families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Meikison family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Meikison's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Meikison families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Meikison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meikison 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Meikison. 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 1 military records available for the last name Meikison. For the veterans among your Meikison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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