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Mitkus Family History

Mitkus 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: Mikus, Minkus, Vitkus, Mickus, Malkus, Mikos, Matus, Wirkus, Titus

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Where is the Mitkus family from?

You can see how Mitkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitkus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mitkus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Mitkus families living in Warwickshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mitkus's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Mitkus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitkus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mitkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mitkus. 43% of Mitkus men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    43%
  • Production Laborer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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What Mitkus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Mitkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitkus 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Mitkus. 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 137 military records available for the last name Mitkus. For the veterans among your Mitkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitkus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mitkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mitkus in 1962 was 74, and 79 in 2003.

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