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Myslinski Family History

Myslinski Surname Meaning

Polish (Myśliński) is a habitational name for someone from Myślin in Masovian Voivodeship or Myślina in Opole Voivodeship.

It may also serve as a nickname for a deep thinker.

This is derived from the Polish verb myśleć, which means ‘to think’.

The name reflects either geographical origins or a characteristic trait related to thoughtful contemplation.

Overall, Myśliński illustrates the connection between place and personal identity.

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


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Where is the Myslinski family from?

You can see how Myslinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myslinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Myslinski families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Myslinski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Myslinski families in 1920.
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What did your Myslinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Myslinski. 34% of Myslinski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Myslinski women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Myslinski were Labor and Machinist.

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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
    34%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Longshoreman
    7%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    34%
  • Packer
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%

What Myslinski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 986 census records available for the last name Myslinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myslinski 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Myslinski. 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 516 military records available for the last name Myslinski. For the veterans among your Myslinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myslinski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Myslinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Myslinski in 1962 was 79, and 79 in 2004.

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