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Mishoe Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Michaud and perhaps also of Michaux . Compare German Mischo .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Michon, Misko, Miske, Mihok, Maison, Mis, Mish, Mischo, Bishop

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Where is the Mishoe family from?

You can see how Mishoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mishoe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mishoe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Mishoe families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Mishoe's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Mishoe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mishoe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mishoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mishoe. 58% of Mishoe men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Mishoe women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mishoe were Truck Driver and 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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mishoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mishoe 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Mishoe. 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 586 military records available for the last name Mishoe. For the veterans among your Mishoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mishoe lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mishoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Mishoe in 1954 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

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