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Misiti Family History

Misiti 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: Mikita, Milici, Minniti, Sisti, Misiak, Masini, Milito, Ishii, Milich

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Where is the Misiti family from?

You can see how Misiti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misiti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Misiti families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Misiti's in USA. New York had the highest population of Misiti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Misiti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Misiti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Misiti. 46% of Misiti men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Misiti women worked as a Dressmaker. .

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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
    46%
  • Proprietor
    37%
  • Tailor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%
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What Misiti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Misiti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misiti 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Misiti. 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 72 military records available for the last name Misiti. For the veterans among your Misiti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misiti lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Misiti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Misiti in 1956 was 45, and 85 in 2003.

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