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Mctchell Family History

Mctchell 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: Mitchell, Kitchell, Gatchell, Patchell, Getchell, Satchell, Michell

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Where is the Mctchell family from?

You can see how Mctchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mctchell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mctchell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Mctchell family living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mctchell's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mctchell families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mctchell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mctchell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mctchell. 100% of Mctchell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Mctchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mctchell 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Mctchell. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mctchell. For the veterans among your Mctchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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