This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Missim family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Missim Family History

Missim 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: Nissim, Massimo, Missel, Miskin, Massie, Massi, Kissam, Missey

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Missim family from?

You can see how Missim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Missim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Missim families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Missim families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Missim's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Missim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Missim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Missim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Missim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Missim census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Missim

Passenger Lists

There are 21 immigration records available for the last name Missim. 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.

View all Missim immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Missim. For the veterans among your Missim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Missim military records

You've only scratched the surface of Missim family history

Discover More

What is the average Missim lifespan?

Average Missim life expectancy in 1991 was 42 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Missim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Missim 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Missim family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial