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Mikalson Family History

Mikalson 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, Malson, Mickelson, Mikkelson, Millson, Milson, Malon

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Where is the Mikalson family from?

You can see how Mikalson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikalson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mikalson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mikalson family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Mikalson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mikalson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mikalson 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 Mikalson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mikalson. 34% of Mikalson men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Mikalson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Mikalson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikalson 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Mikalson. 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 36 military records available for the last name Mikalson. For the veterans among your Mikalson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikalson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mikalson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mikalson in 1955 was 33, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mikalson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mikalson 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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