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Misel Family History

Misel 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: Meisel, Maisel, Mosel, Miser, Missel, Bisel, Misek, Mikel, Visel

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Where is the Misel family from?

You can see how Misel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Misel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Misel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Misel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Misel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Misel 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 Misel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Misel. 34% of Misel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Misel women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Chipper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Misel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Misel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misel 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Misel. 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 256 military records available for the last name Misel. For the veterans among your Misel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Misel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Misel in 1957 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Misel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Misel 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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