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Miskelley Family History

Miskelley 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: Miskelly, Roskelley, Skelley, Shelley, Selley, O'kelley, Miskell

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Where is the Miskelley family from?

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

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Miskelley. 50% of Miskelley men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Miskelley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Miskelley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miskelley 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Miskelley. 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 91 military records available for the last name Miskelley. For the veterans among your Miskelley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miskelley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Miskelley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Miskelley in 1967 was 98, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Miskelley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miskelley 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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