Origins of the Meiklejohn surname

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    In 1921, most Meiklejohns lived in london

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    1,200 Meiklejohn Travel & migration records
    4,300 Meiklejohns found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Meiklejohns

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Meiklejohns in 1921

    Annuitant

    26

    Domestic Servant

    25

    Dressmaker

    21

    F S

    17

    Housekeeper

    17

    Commmon male occupations for Meiklejohns in 1921

    Farmer

    26

    Coal Miner

    24

    Joiner

    21

    Grocer

    17

    Engine Fitter

    16

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