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Mison Family History

Mison Surname Meaning

see Missin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mison family from?

You can see how Mison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Mison families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mison's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mison families in 1891.
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What did your Mison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mison. 19% of Mison men worked as a Plasterer and 80% of Mison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mison were Market Gardiner Heavy Worker and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plasterer
    19%
  • Cabinet Maker
    19%
  • Furniture Repairer
    13%
  • Market Gardiner Heavy Worker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Household Duties
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mison 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Mison. 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 406 military records available for the last name Mison. For the veterans among your Mison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mison lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Mison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mison in 1967 was 78, and 88 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mison 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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