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Michell Family History

Michell Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall): variant of Mitchell and Michel. German: variant of Michel.

This surname is rare in Germany.

Altered form of French Michel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Michell family from?

You can see how Michell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Michell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 558 Michell families living in Cornwall. This was about 34% of all the recorded Michell's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Michell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michell 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 Michell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Michell. 12% of Michell men worked as a Farmer and 66% of Michell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Michell were Electrician and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    12%
  • Bank Clerk
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Electrician
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Michell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50,000 census records available for the last name Michell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michell 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Michell. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Michell. For the veterans among your Michell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michell lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Michell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Michell in 1957 was 58, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Michell 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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