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Mites Family History

Mites 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: Miles, Mates, Mies, Mitts, Mines, Mires, Mikes, Motes, Sites, Hites

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Where is the Mites family from?

You can see how Mites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mites family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mites families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Mites families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mites's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mites families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mites surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mites ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mites. 100% of Mites 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 781 census records available for the last name Mites. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mites 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Mites. 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 519 military records available for the last name Mites. For the veterans among your Mites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mites lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1977, in the United States, Mites life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Mites in 1970 was 57, and 49 in 1977.

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