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Mitchard Family History

Mitchard Surname Meaning

see Meatyard.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mitchard family from?

You can see how Mitchard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitchard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mitchard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Mitchard families living in Somerset. This was about 59% of all the recorded Mitchard's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Mitchard families in 1891.
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What did your Mitchard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mitchard. 38% of Mitchard men worked as an Incapacitated and 84% of Mitchard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mitchard were Coal Hewer Below Ground H W and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    38%
  • Butcher Shop Keeper
    38%
  • Coal Hewer Below Ground H W
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    11%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mitchard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitchard 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 965 immigration records available for the last name Mitchard. 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 90 military records available for the last name Mitchard. For the veterans among your Mitchard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitchard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Mitchard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mitchard in 1963 was 74, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mitchard 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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