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Miletich Family History

Miletich Name Meaning

Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Miletić (see Miletic ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Milich, Milovich, Milosevich, Milkovich, Mesich, Mihelic, Mitch

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Where is the Miletich family from?

You can see how Miletich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miletich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Miletich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Miletich families living in Iowa. This was about 19% of all the recorded Miletich's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Miletich families in 1920.
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What did your Miletich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miletich. 43% of Miletich men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Miletich women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Miletich were Janitor and Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 806 census records available for the last name Miletich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miletich 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Miletich. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 429 military records available for the last name Miletich. For the veterans among your Miletich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miletich lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Miletich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Miletich in 1951 was 51, and 93 in 2004.

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