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![Show Contents]() Mitchum History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The surname Mitchum is generally thought to be a local surname, derived from the place name Mitcham, County Surrey (today in the London Borough of Merton, London). Early Origins of the Mitchum familyThe surname Mitchum was first found in Surrey at Mitcham, a parish in the union of Croydon, Second division of the hundred of Wallington. "This parish, which is situated on the road to Reigate, is divided into Upper Mitcham, formerly called Whitford or Waterford, and Lower Mitcham, anciently Michelham, or "the great dwelling," a name probably derived from the district having been at an early period the residence of persons of distinction." 1 Early History of the Mitchum familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mitchum research. Another 64 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1172, 1190 and 1273 are included under the topic Early Mitchum History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Mitchum Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Mitcham, Mitchum, Micham, Michum, Mitchem, Mitchim and many more. Early Notables of the Mitchum familyMore information is included under the topic Early Mitchum Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Mitchum RankingIn the United States, the name Mitchum is the 7,075th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 2  Migration of the Mitchum family to Ireland
Some of the Mitchum family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 66 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Mitchum Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Emily Mitchum, aged 32, originally from Bermuda, arrived in New York in 1906 aboard the ship "Bermudian" from Bermuda 3
- Baidee Mitchum, aged 28, destined for Louisville, Ky., arrived in New York in 1923 aboard the ship "Cameronia" from Glasgow, Scotland 3
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- Robert Charles Durman Mitchum (1917-1997), American Academy Award nominated film actor and singer, best known for his roles in The Story of G.I. Joe (1945), Out of the Past (1947), The Night of the Hunter (1955), and Cape Fear (1962)
- James Mitchum (b. 1941), American actor and the eldest son of actor Robert Mitchum
- Bentley Mitchum (b. 1967), American actor, grandson of actor Robert Mitchum, son of actor Christopher Mitchum
- John Mitchum (1919-2001), American actor, younger brother of Julie Mitchum and Robert Mitchum
- Christopher "Chris" Mitchum (b. 1943), American actor, younger brother of actor James Mitchum
- Timothy T. Mitchum (b. 1992), American actor and singer
- Junie Alexander Mitchum (b. 1973), Kittian cricketer
- Orlando Mitchum (b. 1987), Kittian international footballer
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Animi fortitudo
Motto Translation: The courage
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