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Mitchom Family History

Mitchom 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: Mitcham, Mitchem, Mitchum, Mitch, Mischo, Michon, Mitchel, Macho

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Where is the Mitchom family from?

You can see how Mitchom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitchom family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Mitchom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mitchom family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Mitchom's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Mitchom families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitchom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mitchom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mitchom. 100% of Mitchom 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 117 census records available for the last name Mitchom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitchom 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mitchom. 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 19 military records available for the last name Mitchom. For the veterans among your Mitchom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitchom lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2004, in the United States, Mitchom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mitchom in 1990 was 91, and 43 in 2004.

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