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Mickelson Family History

Mickelson Surname Meaning

Americanized form (and a rare Swedish variant) of Swedish Mickelsson: patronymic from the personal name Mickel (see Michael).

Americanized form of Danish and Norwegian Mikkelsen and of its very rare variant Mickelsen cognates of.

Compare Michelson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mickelson family from?

You can see how Mickelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mickelson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mickelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Mickelson families living in Northumberland. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mickelson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mickelson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mickelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mickelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mickelson. 100% of Mickelson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mickelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Mickelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mickelson 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mickelson. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Mickelson. For the veterans among your Mickelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mickelson lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mickelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mickelson in 1943 was 32, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mickelson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mickelson 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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