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Mitsche Family History

Mitsche 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: Mitschke, Mitsch, Mische, Nitsche, Mischke, Mitch, Misch, Metsch

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Where is the Mitsche family from?

You can see how Mitsche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitsche family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mitsche family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mitsche's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Mitsche families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitsche 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 Mitsche ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Mitsche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Mitsche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitsche 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Mitsche. 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 18 military records available for the last name Mitsche. For the veterans among your Mitsche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitsche lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mitsche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mitsche in 1962 was 77, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mitsche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mitsche 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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