This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mithchell family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mithchell Family History

Mithchell 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, Kitchell, Michell, Gitchell, Mitchel, Michel, Winchell

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mithchell family from?

You can see how Mithchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mithchell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mithchell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Mithchell family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mithchell's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Mithchell families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mithchell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Mithchell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mithchell. 100% of Mithchell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Mithchell | Data not to scale

*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 Mithchell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Mithchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mithchell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mithchell

Passenger Lists

There are 50 immigration records available for the last name Mithchell. 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.

View all Mithchell immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 91 military records available for the last name Mithchell. For the veterans among your Mithchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mithchell military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mithchell family history

Discover More

What is the average Mithchell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Mithchell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mithchell in 1971 was 32, and 22 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mithchell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mithchell 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mithchell family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial