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Mishow Family History

Mishow 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: Mishoe, Bishop, Misko, Maslow, Muchow, Mischo, Michon, Wiskow, Show

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Where is the Mishow family from?

You can see how Mishow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mishow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mishow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Mishow families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mishow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mishow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mishow 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 Mishow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mishow. 100% of Mishow men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mishow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Mishow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mishow 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Mishow. 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 45 military records available for the last name Mishow. For the veterans among your Mishow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mishow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mishow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mishow in 1967 was 73, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mishow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mishow 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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