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Misdon Family History

Misdon 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: Risdon, Musson, Misko, Milton, Liston, Mitton, Rigdon, Maison, Muston

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Where is the Misdon family from?

You can see how Misdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misdon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Misdon families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Misdon family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Misdon's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Misdon families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Misdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misdon 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Misdon. 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 7 military records available for the last name Misdon. For the veterans among your Misdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misdon lifespan?

Average Misdon life expectancy in 1998 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Misdon 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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