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Mitschelen Family History

Mitschelen 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, Mutschler, Mitschke, Mischler, Michelsen, Mitchener

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Where is the Mitschelen family from?

You can see how Mitschelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitschelen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Mitschelen families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Mitschelen's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Mitschelen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitschelen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mitschelen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Mitschelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitschelen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mitschelen. 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 15 military records available for the last name Mitschelen. For the veterans among your Mitschelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitschelen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Mitschelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mitschelen in 1969 was 56, and 80 in 2001.

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