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Miesch Family History

Miesch Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Mies. This surname is also found in France (Alsace).

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


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Where is the Miesch family from?

You can see how Miesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miesch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Miesch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Miesch family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Miesch's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Miesch families in 1911.
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What did your Miesch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Miesch. 34% of Miesch 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
    34%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Tool Maker
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Miesch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Miesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miesch 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Miesch. 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 266 military records available for the last name Miesch. For the veterans among your Miesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miesch lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Miesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Miesch in 1952 was 48, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Miesch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miesch 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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