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Mitsbell Family History

Mitsbell 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: Isbell, Mitchell, Miskell, Mansell, Bissell, Rishell, Mirabelli

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Where is the Mitsbell family from?

You can see how Mitsbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitsbell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mitsbell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Mitsbell families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Mitsbell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Mitsbell families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mitsbell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Mitsbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitsbell 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mitsbell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mitsbell. For the veterans among your Mitsbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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