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Miessau Family History

Miessau 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: Mierau, Messa, Miesse, Messer, Bressan, Issa, Issac, Mestas, Massa

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Miessau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miessau 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Miessau. 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 56 military records available for the last name Miessau. For the veterans among your Miessau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miessau lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Miessau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Miessau in 1967 was 64, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miessau 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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