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Mitchelson Family Origin

Where is the Mitchelson family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Mitchelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitchelson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mitchelson families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Mitchelson families living in Connecticut. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mitchelson's in the USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Mitchelson families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitchelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Mitchelson Family Occupations

    What did your Mitchelson ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Mitchelson family was Saloon Keeper. The most common Mitchelson occupation in the USA was Farmer. 55% of Mitchelson's were Farmers. Farmer, Beekeeper & Farmer and R.R. Engineer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Mitchelson.

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    • Farmer

      55%

    • Beekeeper & Farmer

      9%

    • R.R. Engineer

      9%

    • Saloon Keeper

      9%

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

    Mitchelson Historical Records

    What Mitchelson family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mitchelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitchelson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Mitchelson. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mitchelson. For the veterans among your Mitchelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Mitchelson Life Expectancy

    What is the average Mitchelson lifespan?

    Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mitchelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mitchelson in 1962 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mitchelson

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mitchelson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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