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Mitis Family History

Mitis 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: Matis, Mitts, Miles, Melis, Meis, Mitro, Minas, Manis, Milos, Martis

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Where is the Mitis family from?

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

What did your Mitis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mitis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Mitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitis 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Mitis. 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 107 military records available for the last name Mitis. For the veterans among your Mitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitis lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1997, in the United States, Mitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mitis in 1992 was 74, and 76 in 1997.

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