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Misenhelter Family History

Misenhelter 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: Meisenhelder, Misenheimer, Meisenheimer, Misenhimer, Eisenhauer

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Where is the Misenhelter family from?

You can see how Misenhelter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misenhelter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Misenhelter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Misenhelter family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Misenhelter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Misenhelter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Misenhelter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Misenhelter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cabinet Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Misenhelter. 100% of Misenhelter men worked as a Cabinet Maker.

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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

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%

What Misenhelter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 590 census records available for the last name Misenhelter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misenhelter 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Misenhelter. 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 168 military records available for the last name Misenhelter. For the veterans among your Misenhelter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misenhelter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Misenhelter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Misenhelter in 1964 was 66, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Misenhelter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Misenhelter 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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