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Miett Family History

Miett 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: Minett, Mietz, Hiett, Brett, Metz, Mier, Kitt, Flett, Mirto, Miele

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Where is the Miett family from?

You can see how Miett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Miett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Miett families living in Hampshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Miett's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Miett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miett 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 Miett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Miett. 100% of Miett men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Miett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Miett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miett 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Miett. 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 73 military records available for the last name Miett. For the veterans among your Miett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Miett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Miett in 1964 was 67, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Miett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miett 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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