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Mitau Family History

Mitau 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: Mita, Mital, Mira, Mitro, Minas, Miao, Mota, Bitar, Mau, Milan

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Where is the Mitau family from?

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

What did your Mitau ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mitau ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Mitau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Mitau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitau 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Mitau. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mitau. For the veterans among your Mitau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitau lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1983, in the United States, Mitau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mitau in 1973 was 73, and 77 in 1983.

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