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Mishner Family History

Mishner Name 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: Dishner, Wishner, Mishler, Misener, Misner, Fisher, Risher, Meissner

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Where is the Mishner family from?

You can see how Mishner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mishner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mishner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mishner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mishner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mishner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mishner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mishner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mishner. 60% of Mishner 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Mishner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mishner 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Mishner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Mishner. For the veterans among your Mishner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mishner lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Mishner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mishner in 1971 was 76, and 82 in 2003.

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