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Mitoff Family History

Mitoff 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: Medoff, Stoff, Minkoff, Madoff, Dimoff, Mcgoff, Wikoff, Vito, Shroff

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Where is the Mitoff family from?

You can see how Mitoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mitoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Mitoff families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mitoff's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mitoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitoff 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 Mitoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mitoff. 75% of Mitoff men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Cook
    25%

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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Mitoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitoff 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Mitoff. 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 326 military records available for the last name Mitoff. For the veterans among your Mitoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mitoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mitoff in 1964 was 54, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mitoff 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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