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Mitcher Family History

Mitcher 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: Witcher, Pitcher, Mincher, Mitchem, Mitchel, Mitchner, Letcher

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Where is the Mitcher family from?

You can see how Mitcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mitcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Mitcher families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Mitcher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mitcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitcher 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 Mitcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mitcher. 100% of Mitcher 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 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 Mitcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitcher 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Mitcher. 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 116 military records available for the last name Mitcher. For the veterans among your Mitcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitcher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mitcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mitcher in 1962 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mitcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mitcher 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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