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Missa Family History

Missa 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: Issa, Massa, Miska, Misra, Mossa, Messa, Mussa, Moss, Masse, Mira

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Where is the Missa family from?

You can see how Missa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Missa family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Missa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Missa families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Missa's in USA. California had the highest population of Missa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Missa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Missa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Messer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Missa. 58% of Missa men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Missa women worked as a Messer. .

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Butcher
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Messer
    100%
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What Missa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Missa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Missa 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Missa. 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 21 military records available for the last name Missa. For the veterans among your Missa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Missa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Missa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Missa in 1965 was 83, and 93 in 2001.

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