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Misata Family History

Misata 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: Miyata, Milota, Mikita, Miska, Hirata, Mata, Iwata, Mita, Misra

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Where is the Misata family from?

You can see how Misata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misata family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Misata family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Misata's in USA. New York had the highest population of Misata families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Misata surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Misata ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Misata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misata 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Misata. 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 3 military records available for the last name Misata. For the veterans among your Misata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misata lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Misata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Misata in 1970 was 59, and 85 in 1997.

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