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Mito Family History

Mito 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: Vito, Ito, Muto, Mitro, Miao, Mato, Mirto, Mino, Tito, Minto

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Where is the Mito family from?

You can see how Mito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mito family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mito families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Mito family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mito's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mito families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mito surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mito ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housemaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mito. 45% of Mito men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mito women worked as a Housemaid. .

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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
    45%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Sales Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housemaid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 667 census records available for the last name Mito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mito 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mito. 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 612 military records available for the last name Mito. For the veterans among your Mito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mito lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mito in 1967 was 66, and 73 in 2004.

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