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Mitsch Family History

Mitsch Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Mütsch unexplained. Compare Mitch.

Germanized form of Czech Míč, Polish Mycz and Micz, and Sorbian Mič: from a pet form of the personal name Mikuláš (Czech), Mikołaj (Polish) or Mikławš (Sorbian), equivalents of Nicholas or Michal, Czech form of Michael.

Germanized form of Sorbian Mětš (see Metsch).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mitsch family from?

You can see how Mitsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitsch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mitsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Mitsch families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mitsch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mitsch families in 1891.
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What did your Mitsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mitsch. 16% of Mitsch men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Mitsch women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mitsch were Clerk and Cook.

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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
    16%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Cook
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mitsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitsch 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 477 immigration records available for the last name Mitsch. 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 634 military records available for the last name Mitsch. For the veterans among your Mitsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitsch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mitsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mitsch in 1962 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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