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Mith Family History

Mith 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: Smith, Mitch, Mich, Mita, With, Muth, Meth, Miah, Mitz, Math

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Where is the Mith family from?

You can see how Mith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mith families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Mith families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Mith's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mith 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 Mith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Stallman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mith. 100% of Mith men worked as a Colliery Stallman and 85% of Mith 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

  • Colliery Stallman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Wife
    5%

What Mith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mith 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 867 immigration records available for the last name Mith. 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 677 military records available for the last name Mith. For the veterans among your Mith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mith lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Mith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Mith in 1965 was 71, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mith 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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