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Mithell Family History

Mithell 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, Rishell, Michel, Bothell, Kitchell

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Where is the Mithell family from?

You can see how Mithell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mithell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mithell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mithell family living in Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mithell's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Mithell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mithell 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 Mithell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mithell. 100% of Mithell 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 Mithell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mithell 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Mithell. 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 269 military records available for the last name Mithell. For the veterans among your Mithell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mithell lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Mithell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mithell in 1988 was 77, and 53 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mithell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mithell 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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