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Mitney Family History

Mitney 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: Pitney, Bitney, Matney, Minney, Sidney, Whitney, Binney, Mitter

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Where is the Mitney family from?

You can see how Mitney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitney family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Mitney families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Mitney's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mitney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mitney ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Mitney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitney 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mitney. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mitney. For the veterans among your Mitney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Mitney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mitney in 1968 was 73, and 83 in 1998.

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