Origins of the Mitchells surname
About the Mitchellses
We have a total of 573 records for people with the last name Mitchells.
Find out more about your family in our records
Start your family history journey
Start free trial
“
I’ve managed to trace back to the mid-1700s! I can’t believe it! Utterly engrossing and I have uncovered some quite moving and heartbreaking stories attached to various ancestors. You don’t need any qualifications to start - just time patience, and some information.
SS
Stuart
Start your family tree
Trace your family back in time. Make new discoveries and see what other Findmypast family historians in our genealogy community have discovered about the Mitchellses.
Sign up to get startedDelve deeper into the Mitchells family's history
Interesting facts about Mitchells
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mitchells surname. The oldest one dates back to 1829.
Who were Mitchellses most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Mitchellses.
What are the most common Mitchells first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
Census records provide incredible detail on names, ages, marital statuses, occupations and more.
Common jobs for Mitchellses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mitchellses in 1921
Laundress
4
Stay Maker
3
At Home
2
Domestic Servant
2
General Serv
2
Common male occupations for Mitchellses in 1921
Wheelwright
6
Coal Miner
5
Farm Labourer
4
Bricklayers Labourer
3
Carpenter
3
