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Mitkiff Family History

Mitkiff 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: Midkiff, Minkoff, Stiff, Mirkin, Mikita, Itkin, Mcniff, Mitri

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Where is the Mitkiff family from?

You can see how Mitkiff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitkiff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mitkiff families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Mitkiff family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mitkiff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mitkiff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitkiff 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 Mitkiff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Mitkiff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitkiff 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mitkiff. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mitkiff. For the veterans among your Mitkiff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitkiff lifespan?

Average Mitkiff life expectancy in 1984 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mitkiff 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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