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Missin Family History

Missin Surname Meaning

from Messing (Essex) which is recorded as Metcinges in 1086. The place-name derives from an Old English personal name *Mæcca + the Old English group-name suffix -ingas.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Missin family from?

You can see how Missin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Missin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Missin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Missin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Missin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Missin families in 1891.
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What did your Missin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Missin. 48% of Missin men worked as a Farm Labourer and 91% of Missin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Missin were Market Gardener Own and Land Worker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    48%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    30%
  • Mole Catcher
    12%
  • Market Gardener Own
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Land Worker
    10%

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Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Missin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Missin 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Missin. 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 65 military records available for the last name Missin. For the veterans among your Missin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Missin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Missin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Missin in 1969 was 79, and 96 in 1991.

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