This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mischley family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mischley Family History

Mischley 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: Mischler, Richley, Tischler, Mischke, Schley, Michler, Fischler

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mischley family from?

You can see how Mischley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mischley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mischley family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mischley's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Mischley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mischley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Mischley ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Mischley | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Mischley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Mischley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mischley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mischley

Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Mischley. 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.

View all Mischley immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 52 military records available for the last name Mischley. For the veterans among your Mischley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mischley military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mischley family history

Discover More

What is the average Mischley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mischley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mischley in 1967 was 66, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mischley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mischley 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mischley family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial