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Meikleham Family History

Meikleham Surname Meaning

altered form of McIlwham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Meikleham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meikleham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meikleham families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 11 Meikleham families living in Hampshire. This was about 85% of all the recorded Meikleham's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Meikleham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 902 census records available for the last name Meikleham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meikleham 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Meikleham. 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 182 military records available for the last name Meikleham. For the veterans among your Meikleham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meikleham lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Meikleham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Meikleham in 1963 was 83, and 78 in 1998.

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