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Mitcherson Family History

Mitcherson 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: Mitchelson, Michelson, Mitchusson, Richerson, Matherson, Hutcherson

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Where is the Mitcherson family from?

You can see how Mitcherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitcherson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mitcherson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Mitcherson families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Mitcherson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mitcherson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitcherson 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 Mitcherson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mitcherson. 100% of Mitcherson 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%

What Mitcherson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 948 census records available for the last name Mitcherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitcherson 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Mitcherson. 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 112 military records available for the last name Mitcherson. For the veterans among your Mitcherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitcherson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Mitcherson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mitcherson in 1970 was 40, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mitcherson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mitcherson 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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