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Misiak Family History

Misiak Surname Meaning

Polish: patronymic from the personal name Miś a pet form of the personal name Michaƚ (see Michael) see Mis.

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


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Where is the Misiak family from?

You can see how Misiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Misiak families living in Michigan. This was about 17% of all the recorded Misiak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Misiak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Misiak 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 Misiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Misiak. 35% of Misiak men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Misiak women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Misiak were Miner and Assembler.

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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
    35%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Nurse
    20%
  • Assembler
    20%

What Misiak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Misiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misiak 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 554 immigration records available for the last name Misiak. 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 608 military records available for the last name Misiak. For the veterans among your Misiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misiak lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Misiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Misiak in 1954 was 49, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Misiak 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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