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Mickell Family History

Mickell 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: Mckell, Mickel, Miskell, Mickels, Bickell, Michell, Nickell, Pickell

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Where is the Mickell family from?

You can see how Mickell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mickell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mickell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Mickell families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Mickell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mickell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mickell 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 Mickell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mickell. 44% of Mickell men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Mickell women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mickell were Orchardist and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Orchardist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • House Work
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Mickell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mickell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mickell 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Mickell. 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 196 military records available for the last name Mickell. For the veterans among your Mickell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mickell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mickell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mickell in 1955 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mickell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mickell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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