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Missimer Family History

Missimer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Messimer.

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


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Where is the Missimer family from?

You can see how Missimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Missimer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Missimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 17 Missimer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Missimer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Missimer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Missimer 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 Missimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Missimer. 22% of Missimer men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Missimer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Missimer were Farmer and Finisher.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Finisher
    20%

What Missimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Missimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Missimer 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Missimer. 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 616 military records available for the last name Missimer. For the veterans among your Missimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Missimer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Missimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Missimer in 1953 was 52, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Missimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Missimer 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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