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Mitchner Family History

Mitchner Surname Meaning

English: variant of Mitchener. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Mitchner family from?

You can see how Mitchner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitchner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mitchner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Mitchner families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Mitchner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mitchner families in 1911.
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What did your Mitchner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mitchner. 100% of Mitchner 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mitchner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitchner 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Mitchner. 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 335 military records available for the last name Mitchner. For the veterans among your Mitchner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitchner lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mitchner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mitchner in 1951 was 23, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mitchner 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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