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Mitchey Family History

Mitchey 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: Ritchey, Witchey, Minchey, Mitchem, Mitchel, Witcher, Pitcher, Michel

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Where is the Mitchey family from?

You can see how Mitchey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitchey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Mitchey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Mitchey family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mitchey's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mitchey families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitchey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mitchey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mitchey. 100% of Mitchey men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Mitchey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitchey 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Mitchey. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mitchey. For the veterans among your Mitchey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitchey lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Mitchey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mitchey in 1977 was 94, and 85 in 1998.

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