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Miston Family History

Miston 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: Milton, Liston, Mitton, Muston, Maston, Minton, Meston, Hilton

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Where is the Miston family from?

You can see how Miston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Miston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Miston family living in Cornwall. This was about 33% of all the recorded Miston's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 2 other counties had the highest population of Miston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miston 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 Miston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Miston. 100% of Miston men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Miston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miston 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Miston. 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 72 military records available for the last name Miston. For the veterans among your Miston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miston lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Miston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Miston in 1969 was 65, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miston 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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