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Mischell Family History

Mischell 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, Michell, Mischel, Rishell, Michel, Winchell, Kitchell

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Where is the Mischell family from?

You can see how Mischell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mischell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mischell families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Mischell families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Mischell's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Mischell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mischell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mischell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mischell. 50% of Mischell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mischell women 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Mischell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mischell 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Mischell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 66 military records available for the last name Mischell. For the veterans among your Mischell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mischell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mischell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mischell in 1966 was 77, and 71 in 2004.

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