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Mitman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Mittmann (see Mittman ).

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


Similar surnames: Witman, Ditman, Titman, Mittman, Aikman, Ottman, Rieman, Pitman

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Where is the Mitman family from?

You can see how Mitman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mitman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Mitman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mitman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mitman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mitman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mitman. 27% of Mitman men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Mitman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mitman were Farmer and Housewife. .

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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
    27%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    37%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mitman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitman 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Mitman. 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 409 military records available for the last name Mitman. For the veterans among your Mitman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mitman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mitman in 1953 was 34, and 82 in 2004.

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