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Mithwell Family History

Mithwell 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, Rothwell, Bothwell, Michell, Bithell, Michael, Kidwell

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Where is the Mithwell family from?

You can see how Mithwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mithwell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Mithwell families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Mithwell family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mithwell's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mithwell families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Mithwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mithwell 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 immigration records available for the last name Mithwell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mithwell. For the veterans among your Mithwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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