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Miesell Family History

Miesell Surname 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: Mikesell, Mansell, Gesell, Giesel, Bissell, Kiesel, Wiesel, Munsell

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Where is the Miesell family from?

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

There are 60 census records available for the last name Miesell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miesell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Miesell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Miesell. For the veterans among your Miesell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miesell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1989, in the United States, Miesell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Miesell in 1970 was 73, and 56 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miesell 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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