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Mitchelle Family History

Mitchelle Surname Meaning

Perhaps a German occupational name for a baker from Middle High German mutze mutschel ‘roll’.

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


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Where is the Mitchelle family from?

You can see how Mitchelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitchelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mitchelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Mitchelle families living in Quebec. This was about 59% of all the recorded Mitchelle's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mitchelle families in 1911.
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What did your Mitchelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mitchelle. 31% of Mitchelle men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mitchelle women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mitchelle were Truck Driver and House Work.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • General Housework
    12%
  • House Work
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mitchelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitchelle 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Mitchelle. 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 145 military records available for the last name Mitchelle. For the veterans among your Mitchelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitchelle lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mitchelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mitchelle in 1954 was 39, and 56 in 2004.

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