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Mitschel Family History

Mitschel 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: Ritschel, Mitchel, Mischel, Michel, Mitchell, Mitschke, Fischel

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Where is the Mitschel family from?

You can see how Mitschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitschel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mitschel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mitschel family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Mitschel's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Mitschel families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Mitschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitschel 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Mitschel. 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 66 military records available for the last name Mitschel. For the veterans among your Mitschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitschel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Mitschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mitschel in 1967 was 84, and 43 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mitschel 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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