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Miteff Family History

Miteff 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: Steff, Mcneff, Rieff, Miles, Eitel, Minter, Mitro, Mier, Mitter

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Where is the Miteff family from?

You can see how Miteff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miteff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Miteff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Miteff families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Miteff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Miteff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miteff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Miteff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Miteff. 67% of Miteff 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
    67%
  • Miner
    34%
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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Miteff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miteff 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 Miteff. 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 110 military records available for the last name Miteff. For the veterans among your Miteff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miteff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Miteff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Miteff in 1966 was 71, and 82 in 2001.

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