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Mitra Name Meaning

Indian (West Bengal) and Bangladeshi: Kayastha name from Sanskrit mitra ‘friend ally’. Mitra is the name of a deity in the Vedas; the name also refers to the sun as a deity.

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


Similar surnames: Misra, Mittal, Mira, Mirra, Batra, Mita, Mier, Mina, Cira, Mata

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Where is the Mitra family from?

You can see how Mitra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitra family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mitra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Mitra family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Mitra's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Mitra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mitra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mitra. 100% of Mitra men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mitra women 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 878 census records available for the last name Mitra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitra 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 Mitra. 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 203 military records available for the last name Mitra. For the veterans among your Mitra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitra lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Mitra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mitra in 1950 was 51, and 78 in 2003.

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