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Missemer Family History

Missemer 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: Missimer, Messmer, Ziesemer, Messimer, Misener, Missler, Messer

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Where is the Missemer family from?

You can see how Missemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Missemer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Missemer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Missemer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Missemer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Missemer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Missemer 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 Missemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Missemer. 100% of Missemer men worked as a Printer.

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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

  • Printer
    100%

What Missemer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Missemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Missemer 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Missemer. 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 66 military records available for the last name Missemer. For the veterans among your Missemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Missemer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1988, in the United States, Missemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Missemer in 1962 was 50, and 75 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Missemer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Missemer 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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