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Mitchels Family History

Mitchels 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, Michels, Mitchel, Michel, Kitchell, Michaels, Mickels

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Where is the Mitchels family from?

You can see how Mitchels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitchels family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mitchels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Mitchels families living in Somerset. This was about 19% of all the recorded Mitchels's in United Kingdom. Somerset and 1 other county had the highest population of Mitchels families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitchels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mitchels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mitchels. 37% of Mitchels men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mitchels women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mitchels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitchels 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Mitchels. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mitchels. For the veterans among your Mitchels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitchels lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mitchels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mitchels in 1964 was 78, and 58 in 2003.

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