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Missay Family History

Missay 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: Missey, Massey, Issa, Issac, Mistry, Massa, Miska, Minsky, Misra

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Where is the Missay family from?

You can see how Missay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Missay family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Missay families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Missay's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Missay families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Missay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Missay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Missay 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Missay. 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 1 military records available for the last name Missay. For the veterans among your Missay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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