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Misley Family History

Misley 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: Mosley, Sisley, Masley, Milley, Risley, Miley, Isley, Eisley, Missey

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Where is the Misley family from?

You can see how Misley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Misley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Misley families living in Manitoba. This was about 57% of all the recorded Misley's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Misley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Misley 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 Misley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Misley. 45% of Misley men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

What Misley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Misley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misley 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Misley. 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 132 military records available for the last name Misley. For the veterans among your Misley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Misley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Misley in 1962 was 53, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Misley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Misley 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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