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Meiklem Family History

Meiklem Surname Meaning

altered form of McIlwham. Compare Meikleham.

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


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Where is the Meiklem family from?

You can see how Meiklem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meiklem family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meiklem families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Meiklem families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 7% of all the recorded Meiklem's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Meiklem families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 764 census records available for the last name Meiklem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meiklem 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Meiklem. 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 190 military records available for the last name Meiklem. For the veterans among your Meiklem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meiklem lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Meiklem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Meiklem in 1962 was 79, and 86 in 2003.

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