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Mitnik Family History

Mitnik 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: Zitnik, Mitnick, Mink, Melnik, Kotnik, Mitri, Minick, Minck, Niznik

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Where is the Mitnik family from?

You can see how Mitnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitnik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mitnik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Mitnik families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 28% of all the recorded Mitnik's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mitnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitnik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mitnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mitnik. 67% of Mitnik men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Junls Peddler
    34%
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Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Mitnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitnik 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 480 immigration records available for the last name Mitnik. 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 139 military records available for the last name Mitnik. For the veterans among your Mitnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitnik lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mitnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mitnik in 1958 was 61, and 74 in 2004.

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