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Mishell Family History

Mishell 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: Rishell, Miskell, Michell, Fishell, Meshell, Isbell, Bissell, Fishel

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Where is the Mishell family from?

You can see how Mishell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mishell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mishell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Mishell family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mishell's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Mishell families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mishell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1901
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What did your Mishell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mishell. 22% of Mishell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mishell women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Watchman
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Mishell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 596 census records available for the last name Mishell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mishell 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Mishell. 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 49 military records available for the last name Mishell. For the veterans among your Mishell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mishell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mishell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mishell in 1967 was 93, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mishell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mishell 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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