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Mishakoff Family History

Mishakoff 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: Malakoff, Minkoff, Bishoff, Shroff, Misko, Shakoor, Bischoff, Mishkin

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Where is the Mishakoff family from?

You can see how Mishakoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mishakoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mishakoff family living in Alaska. This was 100% of all the recorded Mishakoff's in USA. Alaska had the highest population of Mishakoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mishakoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mishakoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%

What Mishakoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Mishakoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mishakoff 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mishakoff. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mishakoff. For the veterans among your Mishakoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mishakoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1971, in the United States, Mishakoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mishakoff in 1964 was 70, and 74 in 1971.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mishakoff 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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