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Misener Family History

Misener Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Meissner . Compare Misner .

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


Similar surnames: Mizener, Misner, Mizner, Isner, Mishler, Mineer, Diener, Widener

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Where is the Misener family from?

You can see how Misener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misener family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Misener families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 191 Misener families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Misener's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Misener families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Misener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Misener ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Misener. 34% of Misener men worked as a Farmer and 44% of Misener women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Misener were Carpenter and Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Labourer
    17%
  • Farmers Son
    8%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    44%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Income
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Misener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misener 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Misener. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 806 military records available for the last name Misener. For the veterans among your Misener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misener lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Misener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Misener in 1959 was 53, and 68 in 2004.

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