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 Mighells family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mighells Family History

Mighells 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: Michelle, Michels, Michell, Michelli, Micheals, Rishell, Michel

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mighells family from?

You can see how Mighells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mighells family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mighells families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mighells family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mighells's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mighells families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mighells surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Mighells ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mighells. 100% of Mighells men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Mighells | 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.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Mighells family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Mighells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mighells census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mighells

Passenger Lists

There are 13 immigration records available for the last name Mighells. 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 Mighells immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 52 military records available for the last name Mighells. For the veterans among your Mighells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mighells military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mighells family history

Discover More

What is the average Mighells lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mighells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mighells in 1964 was 59, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mighells

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mighells 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 Mighells family tree

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