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Mison Family History

Mison Surname Meaning

see Missin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mison family from?

You can see how Mison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 23 Mison families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Mison's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mison families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mison ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mison. 50% of Mison men worked as a Journalier.

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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

  • Journalier
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    30%
  • Menuisier
    20%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mison 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Mison. 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 406 military records available for the last name Mison. For the veterans among your Mison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mison lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Mison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mison in 1967 was 78, and 88 in 1996.

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