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Mislak Family History

Mislak 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: Maslak, Misak, Misiak, Millan, Islam, Milan, Milas, Milk, Malak

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Where is the Mislak family from?

You can see how Mislak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mislak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mislak families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Mislak families living in Alberta. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mislak's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Mislak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mislak 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 Mislak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mislak. 25% of Mislak men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mislak women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Miner
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Mislak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Mislak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mislak 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Mislak. 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 84 military records available for the last name Mislak. For the veterans among your Mislak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mislak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Mislak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mislak in 1967 was 82, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mislak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mislak 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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