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Mikelson Name Meaning

Americanized form of Danish and Norwegian Mikkelsen .

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


Similar surnames: Mikkelson, Kittelson, Michelson, Nickelson, Mickelsen, Mikkelsen

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Where is the Mikelson family from?

You can see how Mikelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikelson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mikelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Mikelson families living in Quebec. This was about 42% of all the recorded Mikelson's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mikelson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mikelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mikelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mikelson. 100% of Mikelson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mikelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikelson 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 667 immigration records available for the last name Mikelson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 612 military records available for the last name Mikelson. For the veterans among your Mikelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikelson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mikelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mikelson in 1958 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

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