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Mitchcell Family History

Mitchcell 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, Michell, Gitchell, Mitchel, Michael, Michel

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Where is the Mitchcell family from?

You can see how Mitchcell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitchcell family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 9 Mitchcell families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Mitchcell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mitchcell families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitchcell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Mitchcell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitchcell 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 Mitchcell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mitchcell. For the veterans among your Mitchcell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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