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Mcthell Family History

Mcthell 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: Bothell, Mitchell, Mckell, Rothell, Schell, Michell, Meshell, Bethell

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Where is the Mcthell family from?

You can see how Mcthell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcthell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcthell families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Mcthell family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcthell's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mcthell families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Mcthell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcthell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mcthell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcthell. For the veterans among your Mcthell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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