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Mishew Family History

Mishew 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: Minshew, Fisher, Risher, Fishel, Michel, Disher, Mathew, Miser, Ishee

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Where is the Mishew family from?

You can see how Mishew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mishew family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Mishew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mishew family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Mishew's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Mishew families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Mishew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mishew 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mishew. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mishew. For the veterans among your Mishew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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