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Mtchell Family History

Mtchell 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, Michell, Michel, Kitchell, Etchells, Gatchell, Patchell

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Where is the Mtchell family from?

You can see how Mtchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mtchell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mtchell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mtchell family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Mtchell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Mtchell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Mtchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mtchell 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Mtchell. 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 27 military records available for the last name Mtchell. For the veterans among your Mtchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mtchell lifespan?

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