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Misenhelder Family History

Misenhelder 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: Meisenhelder, Misenheimer, Meisenheimer, Misenhimer, Eisenhauer

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Where is the Misenhelder family from?

You can see how Misenhelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misenhelder family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Misenhelder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Misenhelder family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Misenhelder's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Misenhelder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Misenhelder 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 Misenhelder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Misenhelder. 100% of Misenhelder men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Misenhelder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Misenhelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misenhelder 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 Misenhelder. 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 63 military records available for the last name Misenhelder. For the veterans among your Misenhelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misenhelder lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Misenhelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Misenhelder in 1960 was 42, and 89 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Misenhelder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Misenhelder 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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