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Missen Family History

Missen Surname Meaning

see Missin.

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


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Where is the Missen family from?

You can see how Missen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Missen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Missen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Missen families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Missen's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Missen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Missen 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 Missen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Missen. 22% of Missen men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Missen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Missen were Farm Labourer and House 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

  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Cowman
    22%
  • Taxidriver
    15%
  • Farm Labourer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • House Duties
    3%

What Missen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Missen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Missen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Missen. 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 706 military records available for the last name Missen. For the veterans among your Missen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Missen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Missen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Missen in 1975 was 86, and 31 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Missen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Missen 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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