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Misenhimer Family History

Misenhimer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Meisenheimer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Misenhimer family from?

You can see how Misenhimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misenhimer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Misenhimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Misenhimer families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Misenhimer's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Misenhimer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Misenhimer 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 Misenhimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Misenhimer. 45% of Misenhimer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Misenhimer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Misenhimer were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Retired
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Misenhimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Misenhimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misenhimer 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Misenhimer. 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 322 military records available for the last name Misenhimer. For the veterans among your Misenhimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misenhimer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Misenhimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Misenhimer in 1960 was 32, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Misenhimer 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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