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Mieklejohn Family History

Mieklejohn 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, Middleton, Milleson, Milton, Millen, Melson

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Where is the Mieklejohn family from?

You can see how Mieklejohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mieklejohn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1881. The most Mieklejohn families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Mieklejohn families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Mieklejohn's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Mieklejohn families in 1841.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Mieklejohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mieklejohn 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mieklejohn. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mieklejohn. For the veterans among your Mieklejohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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