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Miswald Family History

Miswald 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: Oswald, Maywald, Niewald, Wiswall, Milward, Osswald, Ewald, Mustard

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Where is the Miswald family from?

You can see how Miswald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miswald family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Miswald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Miswald families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Miswald's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Miswald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miswald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Miswald ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Miswald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miswald 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Miswald. 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 9 military records available for the last name Miswald. For the veterans among your Miswald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miswald lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Miswald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Miswald in 1976 was 55, and 75 in 2000.

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