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Missick Family History

Missick 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: Messick, Kissick, Musick, Minick, Mirick, Mitnick, Minnick, Mesick

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Where is the Missick family from?

You can see how Missick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Missick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Missick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Missick families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Missick's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Missick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Missick 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 Missick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Missick. 24% of Missick men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Waterman
    18%
  • Foreman
    12%

What Missick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Missick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Missick 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Missick. 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 142 military records available for the last name Missick. For the veterans among your Missick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Missick lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Missick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Missick in 1965 was 76, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Missick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Missick 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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