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Mitcell Family History

Mitcell Name 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, Miceli, Miskell, Mittel, Marcell, Kittell

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Where is the Mitcell family from?

You can see how Mitcell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitcell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mitcell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Mitcell families living in Caernarvonshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mitcell's in United Kingdom. Caernarvonshire had the highest population of Mitcell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitcell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mitcell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mitcell. 55% of Mitcell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mitcell women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    46%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 502 census records available for the last name Mitcell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitcell 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Mitcell. 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 83 military records available for the last name Mitcell. For the veterans among your Mitcell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitcell lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Mitcell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mitcell in 1982 was 59, and 82 in 1999.

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