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Mitchelson Family History

Mitchelson Surname Meaning

Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mitchelson family from?

You can see how Mitchelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitchelson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mitchelson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 73 Mitchelson families living in Durham. This was about 21% of all the recorded Mitchelson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mitchelson families in 1891.
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What did your Mitchelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mitchelson. 23% of Mitchelson men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Mitchelson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mitchelson were Electric Welder and Private Means.

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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

  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Retired
    12%
  • Milk Roundsman
    12%
  • Electric Welder
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Mitchelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitchelson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mitchelson. 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 694 military records available for the last name Mitchelson. For the veterans among your Mitchelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitchelson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mitchelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mitchelson in 1962 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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