This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Miffitt family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Miffitt Family History

Miffitt 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: Moffitt, Reffitt, Moffatt, Morfitt, Moffit, Muffett, Moffett, Maffett

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Miffitt family from?

You can see how Miffitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miffitt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Miffitt families living in Connecticut. This was about 80% of all the recorded Miffitt's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Miffitt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miffitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Miffitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Miffitt. 50% of Miffitt men worked as a Carpenter.

View Census Data for Miffitt | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Weaver
    50%

What Miffitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Miffitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miffitt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Miffitt

Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Miffitt. 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.

View all Miffitt immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 80 military records available for the last name Miffitt. For the veterans among your Miffitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Miffitt military records

You've only scratched the surface of Miffitt family history

Discover More

What is the average Miffitt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Miffitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Miffitt in 1966 was 84, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Miffitt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miffitt 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Miffitt family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial