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Mitts Family History

Mitts Name Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of Flemish De Mits an occupational name from Middle Dutch mets(e) ‘bricklayer’. The name is recorded in England in the 19th century. Alternatively perhaps it may be an Americanized form of Jewish Mitz .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kitts, Witts, Fitts, Motte, Motto, Catts, Mis, Pitts, Mitter, Ritts

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Where is the Mitts family from?

You can see how Mitts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mitts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 32 Mitts families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Mitts's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mitts families in 1891.
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What did your Mitts ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mitts. 60% of Mitts men worked as a Coal Hewer and 100% of Mitts women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Hewer
    60%
  • Caster Cop Works
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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There are 627 immigration records available for the last name Mitts. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mitts. For the veterans among your Mitts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitts lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Mitts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mitts in 1949 was 41, and 82 in 2004.

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