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Mitish Family History

Mitish 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: Minish, Milich, Matis, Mitch, Mitts, Irish, Mish, Mitsch, Malish

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Where is the Mitish family from?

You can see how Mitish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mitish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Mitish families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mitish's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Mitish families in 1880.
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What did your Mitish ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Mitish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitish 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mitish. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mitish. For the veterans among your Mitish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitish lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1986, in the United States, Mitish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mitish in 1969 was 66, and 80 in 1986.

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