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Mighell Family History

Mighell Surname Meaning

English (Hampshire and Sussex): variant of Myhill a Middle English form of Michael.

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


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Where is the Mighell family from?

You can see how Mighell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mighell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mighell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Mighell families living in Surrey. This was about 26% of all the recorded Mighell's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Mighell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mighell 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 Mighell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mighell. 100% of Mighell 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%

What Mighell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mighell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mighell 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Mighell. 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 180 military records available for the last name Mighell. For the veterans among your Mighell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mighell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mighell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mighell in 1961 was 79, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mighell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mighell 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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