History of your Surname
Get access to Metchell family records.Start a free trial

Metchell Family History

Metchell 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, Getchell, Setchell, Kitchell, Etchells, Gatchell, Patchell

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Metchell family from?

You can see how Metchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metchell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Metchell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 99 Metchell families living in Ontario. This was about 51% of all the recorded Metchell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Metchell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metchell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Metchell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Metchell. 32% of Metchell men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Metchell women worked as an Income. Some less common occupations for Americans named Metchell were Moulder and Servant. .

View Census Data for Metchell | Data not to scale

*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 1921

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Moulder
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    40%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Nurse
    20%
  • Servant
    20%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Metchell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Metchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metchell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Metchell

Passenger Lists

There are 884 immigration records available for the last name Metchell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Metchell immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 105 military records available for the last name Metchell. For the veterans among your Metchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Metchell military records

You've only scratched the surface of Metchell family history

Discover More

What is the average Metchell lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1993, in the United States, Metchell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Metchell in 1985 was 61, and 90 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Metchell

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Metchell family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Metchell last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial