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Mishoff Family History

Mishoff 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: Bishoff, Bischoff, Niehoff, Imhoff, Minkoff, Emshoff, Mishoe, Shoff

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Where is the Mishoff family from?

You can see how Mishoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mishoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mishoff families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Mishoff family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Mishoff's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Mishoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mishoff 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 Mishoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinery and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mishoff. 100% of Mishoff men worked as a Machinery and 60% of Mishoff women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Machinery
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%

What Mishoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Mishoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mishoff 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mishoff. 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 15 military records available for the last name Mishoff. For the veterans among your Mishoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mishoff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1983, in the United States, Mishoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Mishoff in 1965 was 71, and 76 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mishoff 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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