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Mitchum Family History

Mitchum Surname Meaning

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

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


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Where is the Mitchum family from?

You can see how Mitchum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitchum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mitchum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Mitchum families living in South Carolina. This was about 39% of all the recorded Mitchum's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Mitchum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitchum 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 Mitchum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mitchum. 27% of Mitchum men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Mitchum women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mitchum were Truck Driver and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Teacher
    7%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Mitchum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitchum 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Mitchum. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Mitchum. For the veterans among your Mitchum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitchum lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mitchum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1959. The average life expectancy for Mitchum in 1956 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mitchum 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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