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Misgen Family History

Misgen 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: Eisen, Morgen, Millen, Lingen, Nissen, Ringen, Gilgen, Minge, Mogen

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Where is the Misgen family from?

You can see how Misgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Misgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Misgen families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Misgen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Misgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Misgen 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 Misgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Misgen. 50% of Misgen men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Misgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Misgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misgen 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Misgen. 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 31 military records available for the last name Misgen. For the veterans among your Misgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misgen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Misgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Misgen in 1969 was 78, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Misgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Misgen 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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