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Meikeljohn Family History

Meikeljohn 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, Mikelson, Mendelsohn, Mickelson, Mendelson, Eskelson

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Where is the Meikeljohn family from?

You can see how Meikeljohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meikeljohn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meikeljohn families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Meikeljohn families living in Fife. This was about 71% of all the recorded Meikeljohn's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Meikeljohn families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meikeljohn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Meikeljohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meikeljohn 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Meikeljohn. 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 13 military records available for the last name Meikeljohn. For the veterans among your Meikeljohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meikeljohn lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1975, in the United States, Meikeljohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Meikeljohn in 1972 was 85, and 80 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meikeljohn 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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