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Mia Family History

Mia Surname Meaning

Bangladeshi and Indian: variant of Miah.

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


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Where is the Mia family from?

You can see how Mia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Mia families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Mia's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Mia families in 1891.
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What did your Mia ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ss Geirfels was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mia. 100% of Mia men worked as a Ss Geirfels.

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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

  • Ss Geirfels
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mia 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 485 immigration records available for the last name Mia. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Mia. For the veterans among your Mia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mia lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Mia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mia in 1970 was 61, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mia 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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