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Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Michelson, Michelman, Mitchusson, Michaelson, Matthewson, Mitchel

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Where is the Mitchelson family from?

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 United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Mitchelson families living in Quebec. This was about 46% of all the recorded Mitchelson's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mitchelson families in 1911.
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.

What did your Mitchelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mitchelson. 54% of Mitchelson 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Labourer
    16%
  • Porter
    16%
  • Farmers Son
    16%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 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 Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mitchelson. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 694 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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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.

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