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Mieses Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Dominican Republic): habitational name from Mieses, a place in Cantabria (Spain), named with plural of mies ‘harvest’.

It is derived from the Latin term messem, which reflects the agricultural significance of the area.

The name Mieses is deeply rooted in the cultural and historical connections between place and identity.

In Hispanic communities, particularly those from the Dominican Republic, surnames often carry geographical associations.

This highlights the importance of heritage and the link between ancestry and location.

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


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You can see how Mieses families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mieses family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mieses families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Mieses's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Mieses families in 1920.
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There are 40 census records available for the last name Mieses. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mieses 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Mieses. 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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There are 14 military records available for the last name Mieses. For the veterans among your Mieses ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mieses lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mieses life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mieses in 1955 was 31, and 36 in 2004.

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