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Misting Family History

Misting 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: Mastin, Hasting, Oosting, Mossing, Ristine, Witting, Ising, Rising

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Where is the Misting family from?

You can see how Misting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misting family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Misting family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Misting's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Misting families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Misting 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 14 census records available for the last name Misting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misting 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Misting. 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 Misting. For the veterans among your Misting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misting lifespan?

Average Misting life expectancy in 1973 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Misting 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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