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Mikaelsen Family History

Mikaelsen Name 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: Mikkelsen, Michelsen, Michaelsen, Mikaelian, Mickelsen, Mikelson

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Where is the Mikaelsen family from?

You can see how Mikaelsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikaelsen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mikaelsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mikaelsen families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mikaelsen's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Mikaelsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mikaelsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mikaelsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mikaelsen. 43% of Mikaelsen 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Owner Farmer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
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What Mikaelsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Mikaelsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikaelsen 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Mikaelsen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Mikaelsen. For the veterans among your Mikaelsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikaelsen lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Mikaelsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mikaelsen in 1952 was 32, and 70 in 2003.

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