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Mister Family History

Mister Surname Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English mister ‘profession task skill product of skill or craftsmanship’ perhaps for a skilled craftsman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mister family from?

You can see how Mister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mister family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Mister families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Mister's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mister families in 1891.
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What did your Mister ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mister. 100% of Mister men worked as an Insurance Agent and 100% of Mister women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Insurance Agent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mister family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mister 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 566 immigration records available for the last name Mister. 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 Mister. For the veterans among your Mister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mister lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mister in 1959 was 51, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mister 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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