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Mitan Family History

Mitan Name 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: Milan, Mian, Mita, Mitman, Mittan, Mital, Mikan, Tan, Min, Mohan

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Where is the Mitan family from?

You can see how Mitan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mitan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mitan families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Mitan's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Mitan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mitan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Mitan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitan 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Mitan. 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 62 military records available for the last name Mitan. For the veterans among your Mitan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitan lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Mitan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mitan in 1957 was 56, and 90 in 2002.

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