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Mittchell Family History

Mittchell 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

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Where is the Mittchell family from?

You can see how Mittchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mittchell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mittchell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Mittchell families living in Devon. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mittchell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Mittchell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mittchell 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 Mittchell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mittchell. 100% of Mittchell 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 Mittchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mittchell 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Mittchell. 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 88 military records available for the last name Mittchell. For the veterans among your Mittchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mittchell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1970, in the United States, Mittchell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Mittchell in 1969 was 75, and 78 in 1970.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mittchell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mittchell 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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