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Missan Family History

Missan 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: Nissan, Musson, Millan, Issa, Mossman, Milan, Issac, Hassan, Nissen

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Where is the Missan family from?

You can see how Missan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Missan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Missan family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Missan's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Missan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Missan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Missan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Missan. 100% of Missan men worked as a Printer. .

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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

  • Printer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Missan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Missan 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Missan. 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 29 military records available for the last name Missan. For the veterans among your Missan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Missan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Missan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Missan in 1966 was 71, and 77 in 1999.

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