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Mitas Family History

Mitas 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: Minas, Milas, Matas, Mitts, Mita, Mital, Miles, Maras, Mira, Vilas

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Where is the Mitas family from?

You can see how Mitas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mitas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mitas family living in Somerset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mitas's in United Kingdom. Somerset and 1 other county had the highest population of Mitas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mitas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mitas. 27% of Mitas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mitas women worked as an Office 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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Mitas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitas 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Mitas. 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 147 military records available for the last name Mitas. For the veterans among your Mitas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mitas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mitas in 1964 was 81, and 85 in 2004.

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