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Misha Family History

Misha 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: Miska, Misra, Mish, Mishra, Mira, Misko, Issa, Musa, Mina, Sha

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Where is the Misha family from?

You can see how Misha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misha family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Misha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Misha families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Misha's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Misha families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Misha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Misha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Misha. 50% of Misha men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Misha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misha 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Misha. 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 15 military records available for the last name Misha. For the veterans among your Misha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misha lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Misha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Misha in 1972 was 76, and 7 in 2003.

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