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Misselt Family History

Misselt 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: Missel, Bissell, Bisset, Mussell, Misfeldt, Miskell, Massett, Gissel

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Where is the Misselt family from?

You can see how Misselt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misselt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Misselt family living in Idaho. This was 100% of all the recorded Misselt's in USA. Idaho had the highest population of Misselt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Misselt 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 47 census records available for the last name Misselt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misselt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Misselt. 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 17 military records available for the last name Misselt. For the veterans among your Misselt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misselt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Misselt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Misselt in 1970 was 61, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Misselt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Misselt 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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