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Mitcheley Family History

Mitcheley 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, Mitchener, Michele, Mitchel, Michel, Richley, Kitchell

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Where is the Mitcheley family from?

You can see how Mitcheley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitcheley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mitcheley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Mitcheley families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Mitcheley's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Mitcheley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitcheley 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 27 census records available for the last name Mitcheley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitcheley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mitcheley. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mitcheley. For the veterans among your Mitcheley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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