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Mischner Family History

Mischner 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, Mitchner, Tischler, Mischke, Marschner, Taschner, Kirchner

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Where is the Mischner family from?

You can see how Mischner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mischner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Mischner families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mischner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mischner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mischner 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 107 census records available for the last name Mischner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mischner 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Mischner. 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 Mischner. For the veterans among your Mischner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mischner lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mischner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mischner in 1956 was 26, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mischner 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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