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Mitar Family History

Mitar 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: Bitar, Mita, Sitar, Minar, Mital, Matar, Minter, Vilar, Mira, Tatar

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Where is the Mitar family from?

You can see how Mitar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mitar families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mitar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mitar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mitar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cashier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mitar. 100% of Mitar women worked as a Cashier. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Mitar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitar 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Mitar. 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 20 military records available for the last name Mitar. For the veterans among your Mitar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mitar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mitar in 1964 was 74, and 88 in 2002.

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