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Mittell Family History

Mittell 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, Kittell, Littell, Mitter, Tittel, Mitchell, Kittel, Mittal

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Where is the Mittell family from?

You can see how Mittell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mittell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mittell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Mittell families living in Kent. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mittell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Mittell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mittell 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 Mittell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Police Constable and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mittell. 100% of Mittell men worked as a Police Constable and 87% of Mittell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Police Constable
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Asst Mistress Teacher L C C
    14%

What Mittell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mittell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mittell 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Mittell. 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 190 military records available for the last name Mittell. For the veterans among your Mittell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mittell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mittell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mittell in 1962 was 82, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mittell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mittell 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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