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Misbach Family History

Misbach 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: Limbach, Misch, Weisbach, Marbach, Ibach, Murbach, Mansbach, Hosbach

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Where is the Misbach family from?

You can see how Misbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misbach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Misbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Misbach family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Misbach's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Misbach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Misbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Misbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Misbach. 43% of Misbach men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Misbach women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    43%
  • Auto Mechanic
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Misbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 902 census records available for the last name Misbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misbach 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Misbach. 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 211 military records available for the last name Misbach. For the veterans among your Misbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misbach lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Misbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Misbach in 1954 was 33, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Misbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Misbach 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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