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Mishan Family History

Mishan 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: Mcshan, Shan, Mohan, Millan, Milan, Meehan, Milian, Mahan, Minhas

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Where is the Mishan family from?

You can see how Mishan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mishan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mishan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Mishan family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mishan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mishan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mishan 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 194 census records available for the last name Mishan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mishan 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Mishan. 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 55 military records available for the last name Mishan. For the veterans among your Mishan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mishan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Mishan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mishan in 1959 was 48, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mishan 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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