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Mischan Family History

Mischan 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: Mischke, Minchin, Fischman, Misch, Mitcham, Mischo, Michal, Minihan

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Where is the Mischan family from?

You can see how Mischan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mischan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mischan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Mischan family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mischan's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Mischan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mischan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Mischan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mischan 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Mischan. 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 26 military records available for the last name Mischan. For the veterans among your Mischan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mischan lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1999, in the United States, Mischan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mischan in 1992 was 74, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mischan 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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