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Mitani Family History

Mitani 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: Mitrani, Milani, Milan, Tani, Milano, Virani, Mian, Madani, Mani

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Where is the Mitani family from?

You can see how Mitani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitani family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Mitani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mitani family living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mitani's in United Kingdom. London and 2 other counties had the highest population of Mitani families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mitani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mitani. 60% of Mitani men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mitani women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Mitani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitani 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 Mitani. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 151 military records available for the last name Mitani. For the veterans among your Mitani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitani lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mitani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mitani in 1964 was 76, and 65 in 2004.

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