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Misir Family History

Misir Surname Meaning

Turkish (Mısır): ornamental name nickname or metonymic occupational name from mısır ‘Indian corn’ or an ornamental name from Mısır ‘Egypt(ian)’. Croatian: probably a nickname from Misir an archaic Croatian name for Egypt of Turkish origin (see 1 above).

Alternatively a variant of Miser. Croatian (Mišir): from a derivative of the personal name Mišo a pet form of Mihovil or Mihael equivalents of Michael.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Misir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misir family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Misir families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Misir families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Misir's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Misir families in 1841.
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What did your Misir ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Misir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misir 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Misir. 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 22 military records available for the last name Misir. For the veterans among your Misir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misir lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Misir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Misir in 1960 was 65, and 78 in 2004.

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