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Mitera Family History

Mitera 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: Pitera, Mitra, Miera, Matera, Minter, Mira, Mitro, Mier, Mitter

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Where is the Mitera family from?

You can see how Mitera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitera family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mitera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Mitera families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mitera's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mitera families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mitera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mitera. 46% of Mitera men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mitera women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mitera were Weaver and Maid. .

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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
    46%
  • Barber
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Weaver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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What Mitera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Mitera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitera 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Mitera. 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 54 military records available for the last name Mitera. For the veterans among your Mitera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitera lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mitera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mitera in 1954 was 48, and 55 in 2004.

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