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Mischel Family History

Mischel Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of Misch

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


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Where is the Mischel family from?

You can see how Mischel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mischel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mischel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Mischel family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Mischel's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Mischel families in 1911.
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What did your Mischel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mischel. 29% of Mischel men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mischel women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mischel were New Worker and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Mischel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mischel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mischel 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 502 immigration records available for the last name Mischel. 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 400 military records available for the last name Mischel. For the veterans among your Mischel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mischel lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Mischel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mischel in 1947 was 55, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mischel 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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