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Misak Family History

Misak Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Mišák): from a pet form of the personal names Mikuláš, an equivalent of Nicholas, or Michal, an equivalent of Michael. Compare Misek.

Croatian (Mišak): from a pet form of the personal names Mihovil or Mihael, equivalents of Michael.

Czech (Mišák) and Slovenian (Mišak): nickname from Czech mišák and Slovenian mišak ‘he-mouse’.

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


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Where is the Misak family from?

You can see how Misak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misak family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Misak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Misak families living in Radnorshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Misak's in United Kingdom. Radnorshire had the highest population of Misak families in 1891.
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What did your Misak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Misak. 30% of Misak men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Farm Hand
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Misak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misak 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Misak. 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 179 military records available for the last name Misak. For the veterans among your Misak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Misak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Misak in 1967 was 85, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Misak 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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