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Misa Family History

Misa Surname Meaning

Spanish: nickname from misa ‘mass’ (from Latin missa) perhaps used as topographic name denoting someone who lived near a church.

This surname is most common in the Philippines.

Czech (Míša): from a short form of the personal name Michal Czech form of Michael.

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


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Where is the Misa family from?

You can see how Misa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Misa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Misa families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Misa's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Misa families in 1891.
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What did your Misa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Misa. 30% of Misa men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Misa women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Misa were Steam Fitter and New Worker.

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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
    30%
  • Barber
    24%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Steam Fitter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Misa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Misa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misa 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 910 immigration records available for the last name Misa. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Misa. For the veterans among your Misa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misa lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Misa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Misa in 1949 was 25, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Misa 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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