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Meirlejohn Family History

Meirlejohn 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, Milleson, Morejon, Middleton, Merlin, Milton

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Where is the Meirlejohn family from?

You can see how Meirlejohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meirlejohn family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Meirlejohn families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Meirlejohn family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meirlejohn's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Meirlejohn families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Meirlejohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meirlejohn 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 Meirlejohn. 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 Meirlejohn. For the veterans among your Meirlejohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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