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Misery Family History

Misery 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: Mistry, Miser, Maser, Mier, Miner, Moser, Meiser, Mery, Riser, Moseby

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Where is the Misery family from?

You can see how Misery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misery family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Misery families living in Nebraska. This was about 78% of all the recorded Misery's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Misery families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Misery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Misery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misery 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Misery. 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 11 military records available for the last name Misery. For the veterans among your Misery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misery lifespan?

Average Misery life expectancy in 1998 was 38 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Misery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Misery 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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