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Mietus Family History

Mietus Surname Meaning

Polish (Miętus): from miętus ‘burbot’ either a nickname or a metonymic occupational name for a fisherman.

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


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Where is the Mietus family from?

You can see how Mietus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mietus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Mietus families living in Illinois. This was about 19% of all the recorded Mietus's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Mietus families in 1920.
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What did your Mietus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Scrub Woman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mietus. 50% of Mietus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mietus women worked as a Scrub Woman.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Checkroom Atton
    17%
  • Dentist
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Scrub Woman
    100%

What Mietus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 542 census records available for the last name Mietus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mietus 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Mietus. 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 183 military records available for the last name Mietus. For the veterans among your Mietus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mietus lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mietus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mietus in 1958 was 45, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mietus 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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