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Mitts Name Meaning

Probably an American form of Dutch De Mits, an occupational name from Middle Dutch mets(e) ‘bricklayer’. The name is recorded in England in the 19th century. Alternatively, perhaps, it may be an Americanized spelling of Jewish Mitz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kitts, Witts, Fitts, Motte, Motto, Catts, Mis, Pitts, Mitter, Ritts

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Mitts Family Origin

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Mitts Family Occupations

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  • Carpenter

    33%

  • Foreman Waterman

    33%

  • Formerly Dressmaker

    33%

In 1881, the most common Mitts occupation in the UK was Carpenter. 33% of Mitts's were Carpenters. A less common occupation for the Mitts family was Formerly Dressmaker. Carpenter and Foreman Waterman were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Mitts.

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Mitts Historical Records

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Mitts Life Expectancy

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Between 1949 and 2004, Mitts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mitts in 1949 was 41, and 82 in 2004.

Source: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mitts

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