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Misenhamer Family History

Misenhamer 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: Misenhimer, Eisenhauer, Misenheimer, Wisenbaker, Meisenheimer

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Where is the Misenhamer family from?

You can see how Misenhamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misenhamer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Misenhamer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Misenhamer family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Misenhamer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Misenhamer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Misenhamer 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 257 census records available for the last name Misenhamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misenhamer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Misenhamer. 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 44 military records available for the last name Misenhamer. For the veterans among your Misenhamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misenhamer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Misenhamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Misenhamer in 1965 was 77, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Misenhamer 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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