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Mistake Family History

Mistake 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: Miyake, Mischke, Miske, Misak, Miotke, Misiak, Stake, Sistare

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Where is the Mistake family from?

You can see how Mistake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mistake family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mistake family living in Washington. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mistake's in USA. Washington and 1 other state had the highest population of Mistake families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mistake 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 211 census records available for the last name Mistake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mistake 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 Mistake. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mistake. For the veterans among your Mistake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mistake lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1991, in the United States, Mistake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mistake in 1978 was 55, and 74 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mistake 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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