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Missory Family History

Missory 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: Mistry, Messore, Missey, Mossor, Messer, Musson, Nissley, Milford

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Where is the Missory family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Missory surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Missory ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Missory. 100% of Missory 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 14 census records available for the last name Missory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Missory 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Missory. 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 1 military records available for the last name Missory. For the veterans among your Missory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Missory lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1995, in the United States, Missory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Missory in 1980 was 35, and 74 in 1995.

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