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Mikleson Family History

Mikleson 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: Milleson, Mikelson, Mikles, Millison, Mikkelson, Millson, Milson

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Where is the Mikleson family from?

You can see how Mikleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikleson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mikleson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Mikleson families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mikleson's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Mikleson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Mikleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikleson 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Mikleson. 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 military records available for the last name Mikleson. For the veterans among your Mikleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikleson lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1986, in the United States, Mikleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mikleson in 1977 was 59, and 60 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mikleson 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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