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Misto Family History

Misto 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: Musto, Misko, Mirto, Minto, Sisto, Maisto, Vito, Pinto, Ito, Most

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Where is the Misto family from?

You can see how Misto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Misto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Misto families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 21% of all the recorded Misto's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Misto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Misto 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 Misto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Misto. 75% of Misto men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Bus Driver
    25%

What Misto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Misto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misto 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 Misto. 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 75 military records available for the last name Misto. For the veterans among your Misto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misto lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Misto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Misto in 1961 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Misto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Misto 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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