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Misal Family History

Misal 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: Mihal, Mical, Misak, Mital, Mill, Mira, Minas, Miao, Vinal, Misko

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Where is the Misal family from?

You can see how Misal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Misal family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Misal's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Misal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Misal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Misal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Misal. 50% of Misal men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Misal women worked as a Typist. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%
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What Misal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Misal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misal 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Misal. 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 41 military records available for the last name Misal. For the veterans among your Misal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misal lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Misal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Misal in 1970 was 39, and 55 in 2001.

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