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Misek Family History

Misek Name Meaning

Czech (Míšek) and Slovak (Mišek): from a pet form of the personal names Mikuláš an equivalent of Nicholas or Michal an equivalent of Michael . Compare Misak . Czech (Míšek): nickname from a diminutive of the vocabulary word měch ‘leather purse’.

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


Similar surnames: Misak, Smisek, Cisek, Lasek, Sasek, Macek, Masek, Micek, Bilek, Milek

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Where is the Misek family from?

You can see how Misek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Misek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Misek families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Misek's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Misek families in 1911.
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What did your Misek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Misek. 42% of Misek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Misek women worked as a New Worker. .

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Section Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Misek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misek 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Misek. 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 323 military records available for the last name Misek. For the veterans among your Misek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Misek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Misek in 1964 was 71, and 73 in 2003.

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