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Mits Family History

Mits 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: Mis, Mies, Mitts, Mita, Mims, Mitz, Smits, Miles, Moss, Min

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Where is the Mits family from?

You can see how Mits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mits family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mits families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mits family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mits's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Mits families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mits 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 Mits ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mits. 100% of Mits men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Mits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mits 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Mits. 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 30 military records available for the last name Mits. For the veterans among your Mits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mits lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Mits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mits in 1969 was 65, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mits 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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