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Mitchess Family History

Mitchess 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, Michels, Kitchens, Mitchem, Mitchel, Hitchens, Witcher

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Where is the Mitchess family from?

You can see how Mitchess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitchess family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Mitchess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Mitchess family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mitchess's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mitchess families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitchess surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mitchess ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Mitchess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitchess 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mitchess. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mitchess. For the veterans among your Mitchess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitchess lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1986, in the United States, Mitchess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mitchess in 1962 was 59, and 77 in 1986.

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