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Missett Family History

Missett Surname Meaning

Irish: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Missett family from?

You can see how Missett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Missett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Missett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Missett families living in Yorkshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Missett's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Missett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Missett 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 Missett ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Missett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Missett 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Missett. 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 233 military records available for the last name Missett. For the veterans among your Missett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Missett lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Missett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Missett in 1956 was 53, and 46 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Missett 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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