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Missimore Family History

Missimore 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: Messamore, Messmore, Missimer, Passmore, Massimo, Dismore, Kisamore

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Where is the Missimore family from?

You can see how Missimore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Missimore family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Missimore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Missimore families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Missimore's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Missimore families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Missimore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Missimore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Missimore 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Missimore. 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 53 military records available for the last name Missimore. For the veterans among your Missimore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Missimore lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Missimore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Missimore in 1968 was 85, and 85 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Missimore 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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