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Mitus Family History

Mitus 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: Matus, Mikus, Titus, Mitts, Mietus, Minus, Miles, Mitro, Minas, Milos

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Where is the Mitus family from?

You can see how Mitus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mitus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Mitus family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mitus's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mitus families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mitus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mitus. 50% of Mitus 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Mitus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitus 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Mitus. 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 67 military records available for the last name Mitus. For the veterans among your Mitus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitus lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mitus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mitus in 1943 was 49, and 83 in 2004.

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