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Misen Family History

Misen 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: Eisen, Miser, Misek, Risen, Miesen, Miles, Moses, Min, Olsen, Wien

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Where is the Misen family from?

You can see how Misen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Misen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Misen families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Misen's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Misen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Misen 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 Misen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Partner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Misen. 50% of Misen men worked as a Partner.

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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

  • Partner
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Misen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Misen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misen 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Misen. 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 59 military records available for the last name Misen. For the veterans among your Misen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misen lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1989, in the United States, Misen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Misen in 1987 was 84, and 89 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Misen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Misen 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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