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Mittan Family History

Mittan Surname Meaning

English: variant of Mitton.

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


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Where is the Mittan family from?

You can see how Mittan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mittan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mittan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Mittan families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mittan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mittan families in 1891.
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What did your Mittan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mittan. 42% of Mittan men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Mittan women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mittan were Farming and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Mittan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mittan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mittan 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Mittan. 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 449 military records available for the last name Mittan. For the veterans among your Mittan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mittan lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mittan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mittan in 1945 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mittan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mittan 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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