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Mitson Family History

Mitson Surname Meaning

see Metson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mitson family from?

You can see how Mitson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mitson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Mitson families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Mitson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mitson families in 1911.
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What did your Mitson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mitson. 22% of Mitson men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Mitson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mitson were Farmworker and Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Horseman On Farm
    22%
  • Cowman
    11%
  • Farmworker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mitson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitson 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Mitson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 391 military records available for the last name Mitson. For the veterans among your Mitson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mitson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mitson in 1964 was 46, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mitson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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