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Mitby Family History

Mitby 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: Milby, Mitro, Wilby, Mosby, Kilby, Whitby, Mistry, Kirby, Matey

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Where is the Mitby family from?

You can see how Mitby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mitby families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Mitby's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Mitby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mitby ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Mitby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitby 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mitby. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mitby. For the veterans among your Mitby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitby lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Mitby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mitby in 1968 was 74, and 93 in 2003.

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