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Origins of the Mitchelson surname

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Where do most Mitchelsons live?

In 1921, most Mitchelsons lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Mitchelsons

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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 3,560 records for the Mitchelson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1837.

Who were Mitchelsons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Mitchelson first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Mitchelsons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Mitchelsons in 1921
Dressmaker

15

Domestic Servant

13

Annuitant

9

General Servant Domestic

9

House Keeper

9

Common Male occupations for Mitchelsons in 1921
Coal Miner

20

Farmer

17

Writer To The Signet

16

Joiner

13

Painter

13

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