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Mitchett Family History

Mitchett 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: Matchett, Fitchett, Pritchett, Mitchell, Hatchett, Michetti, Patchett

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Where is the Mitchett family from?

You can see how Mitchett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitchett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mitchett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Mitchett families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mitchett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mitchett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitchett 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 Mitchett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mitchett. 100% of Mitchett men worked as a Carpenter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Mitchett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitchett 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Mitchett. 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 20 military records available for the last name Mitchett. For the veterans among your Mitchett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitchett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mitchett 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mitchett

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