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Mielitz Family History

Mielitz Surname 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: Melito, Kienitz, Melita, Gitlitz, Belitz, Malitz, Meitz, Meltz, Mietz

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Where is the Mielitz family from?

You can see how Mielitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mielitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mielitz family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mielitz's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Mielitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mielitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mielitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mielitz. 100% of Mielitz men worked as a Farming.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

What Mielitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Mielitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mielitz 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Mielitz. 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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Draft Cards

There are 83 military records available for the last name Mielitz. For the veterans among your Mielitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mielitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Mielitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mielitz in 1963 was 71, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mielitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mielitz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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