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Misman Family History

Misman 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: Mesman, Lisman, Mirman, Wisman, Zisman, Milman, Mosman, Mitman

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Where is the Misman family from?

You can see how Misman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Misman families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Misman family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Misman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Misman families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Misman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misman 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Misman. 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 6 military records available for the last name Misman. For the veterans among your Misman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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