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Mitchely Family History

Mitchely 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, Mitchel, Michel, Kitchell, Ritchey, Witchey, Michels

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Where is the Mitchely family from?

You can see how Mitchely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitchely family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mitchely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Mitchely families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mitchely's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mitchely families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitchely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mitchely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mitchely. 100% of Mitchely men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Mitchely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitchely 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Mitchely. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mitchely. For the veterans among your Mitchely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitchely lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Mitchely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mitchely in 1980 was 90, and 57 in 1999.

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