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Mitchinson Family History

Mitchinson Surname Meaning

either a variant of Mitchelson with assimilation of l—n to n—n or a variant of Mitcheson with intrusive -n-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mitchinson family from?

You can see how Mitchinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitchinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mitchinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 245 Mitchinson families living in Durham. This was about 34% of all the recorded Mitchinson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mitchinson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitchinson 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 Mitchinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mitchinson. 18% of Mitchinson men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Mitchinson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mitchinson were Incapacitated and Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Mitchinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitchinson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mitchinson. 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 751 military records available for the last name Mitchinson. For the veterans among your Mitchinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitchinson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mitchinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mitchinson in 1964 was 81, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mitchinson 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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