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Mitchin Family History

Mitchin Surname 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: Minchin, Kitchin, Hitchen, Mitch, Kitchen, Machin, Mitcham, Michon

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Where is the Mitchin family from?

You can see how Mitchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitchin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mitchin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Mitchin families living in Sussex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mitchin's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Mitchin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitchin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mitchin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired Teacher was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mitchin. 100% of Mitchin women worked as a Retired Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Retired Teacher
    100%

What Mitchin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Mitchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitchin 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Mitchin. 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 22 military records available for the last name Mitchin. For the veterans among your Mitchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitchin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Mitchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mitchin in 1974 was 44, and 86 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mitchin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mitchin 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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