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Miletta Family History

Miletta 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: Milette, Maletta, Manetta, Milota, Minette, Minett, Bilotta, Malette

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Where is the Miletta family from?

You can see how Miletta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miletta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Miletta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Miletta families living in Michigan. This was about 14% of all the recorded Miletta's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Miletta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miletta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Miletta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miletta. 42% of Miletta men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Miletta women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Miletta were Farm Laborer and New Worker. .

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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What Miletta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Miletta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miletta 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Miletta. 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 111 military records available for the last name Miletta. For the veterans among your Miletta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miletta lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Miletta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Miletta in 1964 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

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