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Misken Family History

Misken 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: Miske, Miskin, Misko, Eisen, Millen, Hiskey, Nissen, Mirkin, Picken

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Where is the Misken family from?

You can see how Misken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Misken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Misken families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Misken's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Misken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Misken 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 Misken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Misken. 100% of Misken women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Misken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Misken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misken 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Misken. 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 18 military records available for the last name Misken. For the veterans among your Misken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misken lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Misken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Misken in 1971 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Misken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Misken 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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