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Mitten Family History

Mitten Surname Meaning

English (Sussex): variant of Mitton. The English surname in this spelling has been established in Ireland (Wexford) since the early 17th century.

It is a topographic name derived from Middle English midde + tune, indicating a dweller in the ‘middle of the village’.

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


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Where is the Mitten family from?

You can see how Mitten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mitten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 83 Mitten families living in Sussex. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mitten's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Mitten families in 1891.
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What did your Mitten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mitten. 27% of Mitten men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Mitten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mitten were Gardener and Office Cleaner.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    27%
  • Incapacitated
    22%
  • Jobbing Gardner
    11%
  • Gardener
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Retired
    4%
  • Office Cleaner
    4%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Mitten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitten 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mitten. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Mitten. For the veterans among your Mitten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitten lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Mitten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mitten in 1947 was 44, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mitten 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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