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Meiklijohn Family History

Meiklijohn 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, Million, Pettijohn, Milliron, Millison, Merklin, Melin

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Where is the Meiklijohn family from?

You can see how Meiklijohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meiklijohn family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1911. The most Meiklijohn families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Meiklijohn families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Meiklijohn's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Meiklijohn families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Meiklijohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meiklijohn 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Meiklijohn. 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 4 military records available for the last name Meiklijohn. For the veterans among your Meiklijohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meiklijohn lifespan?

Average Meiklijohn life expectancy in 1949 was 33 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 46.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meiklijohn ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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