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Mithcell Family History

Mithcell 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, Michell, Bithell, Michael, Rishell, Michel, Bothell

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Where is the Mithcell family from?

You can see how Mithcell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mithcell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mithcell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 31 Mithcell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Mithcell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mithcell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mithcell 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 Mithcell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mithcell. 88% of Mithcell 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
    88%
  • Incapacitated
    13%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mithcell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mithcell 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 Mithcell. 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 810 military records available for the last name Mithcell. For the veterans among your Mithcell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mithcell lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mithcell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mithcell in 1954 was 44, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mithcell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mithcell 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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