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Misell Family History

Misell Surname Meaning

from Ó Meisceall see Miskell.

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


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Where is the Misell family from?

You can see how Misell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Misell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Misell families living in Lancashire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Misell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Misell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Misell 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 Misell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Commercial Traveller and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Misell. 50% of Misell men worked as a Commercial Traveller and 100% of Misell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Commercial Traveller
    50%
  • Job Buyer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Misell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Misell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misell 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Misell. 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 289 military records available for the last name Misell. For the veterans among your Misell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1996, in the United States, Misell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Misell in 1961 was 70, and 60 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Misell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Misell 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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