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Miethe Family History

Miethe 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: Methe, Miele, Minette, Mauthe, Mette, Mielke, Goethe, Mathe, Wiehe

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Where is the Miethe family from?

You can see how Miethe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miethe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Miethe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Miethe families living in Northumberland. This was about 80% of all the recorded Miethe's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Miethe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miethe 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 Miethe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Miethe. 100% of Miethe women worked as a Railway 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Clerk
    100%

What Miethe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Miethe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miethe 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Miethe. 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 546 military records available for the last name Miethe. For the veterans among your Miethe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miethe lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Miethe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Miethe in 1954 was 48, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Miethe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miethe 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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