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Misnik Family History

Misnik 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: Lesnik, Mink, Melnik, Resnik, Minick, Minck, Niznik, Zitnik, Mitnick

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Where is the Misnik family from?

You can see how Misnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Misnik families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Misnik's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Misnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Misnik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Misnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Misnik. 100% of Misnik 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Misnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misnik 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Misnik. 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 112 military records available for the last name Misnik. For the veterans among your Misnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misnik lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Misnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Misnik in 1966 was 45, and 78 in 2003.

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