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Meikleyjohn Family History

Meikleyjohn 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, Pettyjohn, Milleson, Meckley, Mikelson

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Where is the Meikleyjohn family from?

You can see how Meikleyjohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meikleyjohn family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Meikleyjohn families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meikleyjohn's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Meikleyjohn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Meikleyjohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meikleyjohn 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Meikleyjohn. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Meikleyjohn. For the veterans among your Meikleyjohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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