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Misser Family History

Misser 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: Messer, Miser, Mosser, Missel, Risser, Mister, Minser, Masser, Visser

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Where is the Misser family from?

You can see how Misser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Misser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Misser families living in Essex. This was about 47% of all the recorded Misser's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Misser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Misser 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 Misser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Misser. 100% of Misser women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Misser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Misser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misser 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Misser. 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 206 military records available for the last name Misser. For the veterans among your Misser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misser lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Misser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Misser in 1973 was 68, and 73 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Misser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Misser 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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