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Mitsel Family History

Mitsel 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: Mittel, Missel, Mitzel, Eitel, Giesel, Mitter, Michel, Kiesel, Tittel

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Where is the Mitsel family from?

You can see how Mitsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitsel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mitsel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Mitsel family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Mitsel's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Mitsel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitsel 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 Mitsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mitsel. 100% of Mitsel men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mitsel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Mitsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitsel 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mitsel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mitsel. For the veterans among your Mitsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitsel lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2001, in the United States, Mitsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mitsel in 2000 was 70, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mitsel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mitsel 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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