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Mitchael Family History

Mitchael 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: Michael, Mitchel, Michel, Mitchell, Michaels, Mitcham, Michal

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Where is the Mitchael family from?

You can see how Mitchael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitchael family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mitchael families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 19 Mitchael families living in North Carolina. This was about 30% of all the recorded Mitchael's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Mitchael families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitchael surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mitchael ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mitchael. 38% of Mitchael men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Mitchael women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mitchael were Farm Laborer and Housewife. .

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    19%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Packer
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mitchael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitchael 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Mitchael. 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 314 military records available for the last name Mitchael. For the veterans among your Mitchael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitchael lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mitchael life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mitchael in 1962 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

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