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Misner Family History

Misner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Miesner and in North America (also) an altered form of this or of its cognate Meissner.

Compare Misener and Mizner.

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


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Where is the Misner family from?

You can see how Misner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Misner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Misner family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Misner's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Misner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Misner 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 Misner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Misner. 21% of Misner men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Misner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Misner were Clerk and 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
    21%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Waitress
    9%

What Misner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Misner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misner 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 Misner. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Misner. For the veterans among your Misner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misner lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Misner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Misner in 1944 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Misner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Misner 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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