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Mikkleson Family History

Mikkleson 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, Mikkelson, Middleton, Gittleson, Kittleson

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Where is the Mikkleson family from?

You can see how Mikkleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikkleson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mikkleson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Mikkleson families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mikkleson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mikkleson families in 1911.
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What did your Mikkleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mikkleson. 100% of Mikkleson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mikkleson women worked as a School Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Mikkleson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 669 census records available for the last name Mikkleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikkleson 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Mikkleson. 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 47 military records available for the last name Mikkleson. For the veterans among your Mikkleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikkleson lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mikkleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mikkleson in 1945 was 48, and 69 in 2004.

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