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Misthy Family History

Misthy 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, Murthy, Misch, Mcstay, Mischo, Mister, Mathy, Mish, Missey

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Where is the Misthy family from?

You can see how Misthy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misthy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Misthy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Misthy families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Misthy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Misthy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Misthy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Misthy ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Misthy ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Misthy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misthy 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Misthy. 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 2 military records available for the last name Misthy. For the veterans among your Misthy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misthy lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Misthy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Misthy in 1979 was 77, and 89 in 1998.

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