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Mieritz Family History

Mieritz 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: Moritz, Kienitz, Mertz, Maertz, Mauritz, Meitz, Giertz, Mietz, Meditz

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Where is the Mieritz family from?

You can see how Mieritz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mieritz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mieritz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Mieritz families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Mieritz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Mieritz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mieritz 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 Mieritz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stock Room Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mieritz. 50% of Mieritz men worked as a Stock Room Clerk.

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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

  • Stock Room Clerk
    50%
  • Shipping Clerk
    50%

What Mieritz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Mieritz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mieritz 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Mieritz. 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 92 military records available for the last name Mieritz. For the veterans among your Mieritz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mieritz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mieritz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mieritz in 1964 was 83, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mieritz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mieritz 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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