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Mitz Family History

Mitz Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a maker of caps from Yiddish mits ‘cap’.

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


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Where is the Mitz family from?

You can see how Mitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mitz family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mitz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mitz families in 1891.
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What did your Mitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mitz. 100% of Mitz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitz 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 843 immigration records available for the last name Mitz. 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 926 military records available for the last name Mitz. For the veterans among your Mitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitz lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mitz in 1956 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mitz 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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