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Mitchal Family History

Mitchal 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: Mitcham, Michal, Mitchel, Michael, Marchal, Michel, Mihal, Mitch

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Where is the Mitchal family from?

You can see how Mitchal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitchal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mitchal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Mitchal families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mitchal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mitchal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitchal 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 Mitchal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mitchal. 69% of Mitchal men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mitchal women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    69%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Labor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mitchal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mitchal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitchal 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Mitchal. 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 137 military records available for the last name Mitchal. For the veterans among your Mitchal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitchal lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1987, in the United States, Mitchal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mitchal in 1958 was 45, and 100 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mitchal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mitchal 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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