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Mittel Family History

Mittel Surname Meaning

German: literally ‘middle’ probably a topographic name from a farm occupying a middle position in a settlement. Compare Mitter.

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


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Where is the Mittel family from?

You can see how Mittel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mittel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mittel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Mittel families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mittel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mittel families in 1911.
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What did your Mittel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mittel. 16% of Mittel men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Mittel women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mittel were Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Mittel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mittel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mittel 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Mittel. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Mittel. For the veterans among your Mittel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mittel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mittel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mittel in 1960 was 61, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mittel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mittel 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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