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Mishek Family History

Mishek 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: Misek, Mashek, Fisher, Risher, Fishel, Michel, Sistek, Disher, Miser

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Where is the Mishek family from?

You can see how Mishek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mishek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mishek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Mishek families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mishek's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Mishek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mishek 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 168 census records available for the last name Mishek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mishek 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Mishek. 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 32 military records available for the last name Mishek. For the veterans among your Mishek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mishek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Mishek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mishek in 1967 was 77, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mishek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mishek 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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