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Mishkin Family History

Mishkin Surname Meaning

Russian: patronymic from the personal name Mishka, a pet form of Mikhail, Russian equivalent of Michael.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): patronymic from Mishke, a pet form of the Yiddish personal names Mikhl (see Michael) and Moyshe (see Moses).

It is formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -in.

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


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Where is the Mishkin family from?

You can see how Mishkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mishkin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Mishkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 3 Mishkin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mishkin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mishkin families in 1901.
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What did your Mishkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mishkin. 34% of Mishkin men worked as a Master Tailor and 100% of Mishkin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Tailor
    34%
  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Jeweller Engraver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mishkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mishkin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mishkin. 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 337 military records available for the last name Mishkin. For the veterans among your Mishkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mishkin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mishkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mishkin in 1944 was 35, and 87 in 2004.

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