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Misk Family History

Misk 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: Mick, Misko, Milk, Mis, Mink, Miska, Fisk, Lisk, Risk, Miske

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Where is the Misk family from?

You can see how Misk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Misk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Misk family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Misk's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Misk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Misk 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 Misk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Misk. 34% of Misk men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Misk women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farming
    23%
  • Weaver
    23%
  • Shipper
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Misk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Misk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misk 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Misk. 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 36 military records available for the last name Misk. For the veterans among your Misk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misk lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Misk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Misk in 1972 was 83, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Misk 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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