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Mitcheson Family History

Mitcheson Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Mich (see Mitch) or a diminutive form Michie + -son.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mitcheson family from?

You can see how Mitcheson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitcheson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mitcheson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Mitcheson families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mitcheson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mitcheson families in 1911.
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What did your Mitcheson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mitcheson. 25% of Mitcheson men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Mitcheson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mitcheson were Bricklayer 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Builders Labourer
    15%
  • Colliery Hewer Below Heav
    10%
  • Bricklayer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mitcheson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitcheson 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 785 immigration records available for the last name Mitcheson. 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 536 military records available for the last name Mitcheson. For the veterans among your Mitcheson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitcheson lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Mitcheson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mitcheson in 1954 was 57, and 73 in 2003.

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