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Mies Family History

Mies Surname Meaning

South German: topographic name for someone who lived by a bog Middle High German mies; or a habitational name from Mies a place called with the same word.

Dutch and Flemish: from a short form of the personal name Bartholomeus (see Bartholomew) or Michael.

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


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You can see how Mies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mies family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mies families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Mies families living in Warwickshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Mies's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Mies families in 1891.
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What did your Mies ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mies. 100% of Mies women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mies 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 808 immigration records available for the last name Mies. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Mies. For the veterans among your Mies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mies lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mies in 1958 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mies 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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