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Metchell Family History

Metchell 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, Getchell, Setchell, Kitchell, Etchells, Gatchell, Patchell

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Where is the Metchell family from?

You can see how Metchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metchell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Metchell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Metchell family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Metchell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Metchell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metchell 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 Metchell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Metchell. 100% of Metchell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Metchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metchell 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 884 immigration records available for the last name Metchell. 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 105 military records available for the last name Metchell. For the veterans among your Metchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metchell lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1993, in the United States, Metchell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Metchell in 1985 was 61, and 90 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Metchell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metchell 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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