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Misan Family History

Misan 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: Milan, Mian, Moisan, Misak, Mikan, Min, Mohan, Man, Madan, Mira

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Where is the Misan family from?

You can see how Misan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Misan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Misan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Misan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Misan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Misan 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 159 census records available for the last name Misan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misan 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Misan. 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 20 military records available for the last name Misan. For the veterans among your Misan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misan lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1996, in the United States, Misan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Misan in 1982 was 95, and 86 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Misan 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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