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Mishra Name Meaning

Indian: variant of Misra .

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


Similar surnames: Misra, Mistry, Miser, Mehra, Mitra, Washa, Muser, Milhoan, Moura

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Where is the Mishra family from?

You can see how Mishra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mishra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mishra families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Mishra family living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mishra's in Canada. British Columbia and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Mishra families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mishra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mishra ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mishra ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Mishra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mishra 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Mishra. 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 19 military records available for the last name Mishra. For the veterans among your Mishra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mishra lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Mishra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mishra in 1974 was 39, and 66 in 2004.

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