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Mitchells Family History

Mitchells 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: Mitchell, Kitchell, Etchells, Michelle, Michels, Michell, Gitchell

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Where is the Mitchells family from?

You can see how Mitchells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitchells family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mitchells families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Mitchells families living in Suffolk. This was about 47% of all the recorded Mitchells's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Mitchells families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitchells 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 Mitchells ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Solicitor Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mitchells. 100% of Mitchells men worked as a Solicitor Clerk and 100% of Mitchells 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Solicitor Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mitchells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitchells 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Mitchells. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mitchells. For the veterans among your Mitchells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitchells lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Mitchells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mitchells in 1944 was 24, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mitchells 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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