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Mitschan Family History

Mitschan 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: Mitschke, Mitcham, Mitsch, Fitschen, Hitchen, Mischke, Minchin

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Where is the Mitschan family from?

You can see how Mitschan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitschan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mitschan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Mitschan family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mitschan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mitschan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitschan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mitschan ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mitschan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Mitschan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitschan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mitschan. 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 Mitschan. For the veterans among your Mitschan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitschan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Mitschan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mitschan in 1969 was 92, and 69 in 1998.

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