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Mietz Family History

Mietz Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of the Old Slavic personal name Mečislav (see Mesko).

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


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Where is the Mietz family from?

You can see how Mietz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mietz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mietz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mietz family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mietz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mietz families in 1891.
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What did your Mietz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mietz. 45% of Mietz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mietz women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mietz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mietz 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Mietz. 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 321 military records available for the last name Mietz. For the veterans among your Mietz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mietz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mietz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mietz in 1963 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

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