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Mish Family History

Mish Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Misch Polish Miś and Croatian or Slovenian Miš (see Mis).

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


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Where is the Mish family from?

You can see how Mish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Mish families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mish's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mish families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mish ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Section Work was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mish. 100% of Mish men worked as a Section Work.

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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

  • Section Work
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mish 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 532 immigration records available for the last name Mish. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mish. For the veterans among your Mish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mish lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mish in 1955 was 30, and 78 in 2004.

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