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Misja Family History

Misja 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: Miska, Misra, Mira, Misko, Issa, Musa, Mina, Mis, Massa, Siska

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Where is the Misja family from?

You can see how Misja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Misja family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Misja's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Misja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Misja 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 20 census records available for the last name Misja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misja 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 Misja. 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 4 military records available for the last name Misja. For the veterans among your Misja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misja lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1997, in the United States, Misja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Misja in 1984 was 74, and 80 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Misja

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Misja 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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