This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Micthell family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Micthell Family History

Micthell 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: Michell, Michel, Mitchell, Michelle, Michels, Michele, Micheli

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Micthell family from?

You can see how Micthell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Micthell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Micthell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 4 Micthell families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Micthell's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Micthell families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Micthell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Micthell ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Micthell | Data not to scale

*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%

What Micthell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Micthell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Micthell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Micthell

Passenger Lists

There are 28 immigration records available for the last name Micthell. 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.

View all Micthell immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Micthell. For the veterans among your Micthell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Micthell military records

You've only scratched the surface of Micthell family history

Discover More

What is the average Micthell lifespan?

Average Micthell life expectancy in 1988 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Micthell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Micthell 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Micthell family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial