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Smitchel Family History

Smitchel 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: Mitchel, Michel, Smithey, Mitchell, Sichel, Stitcher, Smither

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Where is the Smitchel family from?

You can see how Smitchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smitchel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Smitchel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Smitchel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Smitchel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Smitchel families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Smitchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smitchel 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 Smitchel. 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 16 military records available for the last name Smitchel. For the veterans among your Smitchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smitchel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1991, in the United States, Smitchel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Smitchel in 1960 was 47, and 84 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smitchel 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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