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Miterson Family History

Miterson 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: Peterson, Merson, Iverson, Einerson, Pierson, Otterson, Siverson

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Where is the Miterson family from?

You can see how Miterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miterson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Miterson families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Miterson family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Miterson's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Miterson families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miterson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Miterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miterson 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Miterson. 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 Miterson. For the veterans among your Miterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miterson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miterson 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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