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Missfeldt Family History

Missfeldt 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: Misfeldt, Binsfeld, Niedfeldt, Missel, Hossfeld, Mansfield, Bissell

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Where is the Missfeldt family from?

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

What did your Missfeldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Farming were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Missfeldt. 100% of Missfeldt men worked as a Farming and 100% of Missfeldt women worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%
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What Missfeldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Missfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Missfeldt 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Missfeldt. 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 46 military records available for the last name Missfeldt. For the veterans among your Missfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Missfeldt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Missfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Missfeldt in 1967 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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