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Mite Family History

Mite 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: Mate, Mita, Tite, Kite, Mike, Mitz, Mize, Hite, Mire, Lite

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Where is the Mite family from?

You can see how Mite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mite family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Mite families living in Denbighshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Mite's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire had the highest population of Mite families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mite 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 Mite ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mite. 100% of Mite women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mite 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Mite. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mite. For the veterans among your Mite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mite lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mite in 1961 was 31, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mite

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mite 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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