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Origins of the Missen surname

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About the Missens

We have a total number of 2818 records for people with the last name Missen.

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Where do most Missens live?

In 1921, most Missens lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Missens

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,620 records for the Missen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Missens most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Missens.

What are the most common Missen first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Missen family members

Common jobs for Missens

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Missens in 1921
Shoemaker

11

Dressmaker

10

Domestic Servant

9

Laundress

9

Cook Domestic

7

Common Male occupations for Missens in 1921
Farm Labourer

20

Agricultural Labourer

15

General Labourer

12

Shoemaker

10

Bootmaker

9

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