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Mitchelly Family History

Mitchelly Name 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: Mitchell, Kitchell, Michelle, Michell, Gitchell, Mitchel, Michelli

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Where is the Mitchelly family from?

You can see how Mitchelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitchelly family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mitchelly families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Mitchelly families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mitchelly's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mitchelly families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitchelly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mitchelly ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mitchelly ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Mitchelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitchelly 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mitchelly. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Mitchelly. For the veterans among your Mitchelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitchelly lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1995, in the United States, Mitchelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mitchelly in 1987 was 89, and 79 in 1995.

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