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Mitbell Family History

Mitbell 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: Isbell, Mitchell, Ziebell, Miskell, Mittel, Kimbell, Kittell, Michell

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Where is the Mitbell family from?

You can see how Mitbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitbell family name was found in the UK, and Scotland in 1891. The most Mitbell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Mitbell family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mitbell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mitbell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitbell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Mitbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitbell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mitbell. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mitbell. For the veterans among your Mitbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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