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Mitteis Family History

Mitteis 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: Matteis, Mitter, Matters, Mitts, Mittel, Mattis, Mattes, Metters

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Where is the Mitteis family from?

You can see how Mitteis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitteis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mitteis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Mitteis families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Mitteis's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Mitteis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitteis 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 Mitteis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mitteis. 67% of Mitteis men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

What Mitteis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Mitteis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitteis 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mitteis. 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 16 military records available for the last name Mitteis. For the veterans among your Mitteis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitteis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Mitteis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mitteis in 1963 was 78, and 74 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mitteis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mitteis 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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