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Mikelsons Family History

Mikelsons 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: Mikelson, Mickelson, Mikkelson, Melson, Kelson, Michelson, Mckesson

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Where is the Mikelsons family from?

You can see how Mikelsons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikelsons family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mikelsons families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Mikelsons families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mikelsons's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mikelsons families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Mikelsons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikelsons 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Mikelsons. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mikelsons. For the veterans among your Mikelsons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikelsons lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1996, in the United States, Mikelsons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mikelsons in 1961 was 61, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mikelsons 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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