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Mithers Family History

Mithers 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: Withers, Smithers, Mathers, Mitter, Mather, Matters, Miers, Nethers

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Where is the Mithers family from?

You can see how Mithers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mithers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mithers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mithers family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mithers's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mithers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mithers 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 Mithers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mithers. 100% of Mithers 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 175 census records available for the last name Mithers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mithers 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Mithers. 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 21 military records available for the last name Mithers. For the veterans among your Mithers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mithers lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Mithers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mithers in 1973 was 61, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mithers 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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