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Mikkelsen Family History

Mikkelsen Surname Meaning

Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Mikkel (see Michael).

This surname is also found in northern Germany.

Compare Mickelsen, Mickelson, Mikkelson, and Michaelson.

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


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Where is the Mikkelsen family from?

You can see how Mikkelsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikkelsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mikkelsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Mikkelsen families living in Northumberland. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mikkelsen's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mikkelsen families in 1891.
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What did your Mikkelsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mikkelsen. 60% of Mikkelsen 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
    60%
  • Cook
    40%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Mikkelsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikkelsen 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 13,000 immigration records available for the last name Mikkelsen. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mikkelsen. For the veterans among your Mikkelsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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