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Missell Family History

Missell 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: Bissell, Mussell, Miskell, Missel, Kissell, Cissell, Isbell, Mansell

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Where is the Missell family from?

You can see how Missell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Missell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Missell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Missell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Missell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Missell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Missell 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 Missell ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 589 census records available for the last name Missell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Missell 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Missell. 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 119 military records available for the last name Missell. For the veterans among your Missell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Missell lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Missell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Missell in 1944 was 24, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Missell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Missell 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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