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Misra Family History

Misra Surname Meaning

Indian (north central and northeast): Brahmin name from Sanskrit mišra originally meaning ‘mixed manifold’

later applied after a name as an honorific epithet.

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


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You can see how Misra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Misra families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Misra family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Misra's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Misra families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Misra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misra 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Misra. 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 93 military records available for the last name Misra. For the veterans among your Misra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misra lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Misra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Misra in 1971 was 42, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Misra 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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