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Missey Family History

Missey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Missier a variant of Messier or perhaps of Missé of unexplained etymology.

The surname Missey is also found in France where it may be of different origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Missey family from?

You can see how Missey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Missey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Missey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Missey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Missey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Missey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Missey 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 Missey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Missey. 100% of Missey 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Missey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Missey 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Missey. 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 339 military records available for the last name Missey. For the veterans among your Missey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Missey lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Missey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Missey in 1958 was 31, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Missey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Missey 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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