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Mist Family History

Mist Surname Meaning

apparently from Middle English mist ‘mist’ though the reason for such a name is far from clear.

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


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Where is the Mist family from?

You can see how Mist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mist family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mist families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Mist families living in London. This was about 12% of all the recorded Mist's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mist families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mist 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 Mist ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mist. 27% of Mist men worked as a Gardener and 85% of Mist women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mist were Wood Machinist and Dressmaker.

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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

  • Gardener
    27%
  • Incapacitated
    27%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Wood Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housemaid
    3%
  • Dressmaker
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mist 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mist. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mist. For the veterans among your Mist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mist lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Mist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Mist in 1964 was 77, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mist 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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