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Missel Family History

Missel Surname Meaning

German: variant of Müssel from a pet form of the personal name Hieronymus (see Jerome).

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


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Where is the Missel family from?

You can see how Missel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Missel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Missel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Missel families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Missel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Missel families in 1891.
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What did your Missel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Missel. 100% of Missel 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 Missel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Missel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Missel 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Missel. 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 404 military records available for the last name Missel. For the veterans among your Missel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Missel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Missel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Missel in 1961 was 68, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Missel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Missel 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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