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Misita Last Name History & Origin

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Summary

According to a family historian, the Misita family can be traced back to a village in the western Balkans (Illyria) called "Misite".  This village existed in the area even before the arrival of the Slavs.  Therefore, the family is Illyrian/Greek. With a long and illustrious history, there must be more to be contributed about the Misita family on this user contributed hub on AncientFaces.

History

All persons with last name "Misita" originate from a village called "Misite," which existed previous to the arrival of the Slavic peoples (Baptismal records of the Misita Family, from a monastery there, date back to the 1200s). It is a mountainous region of the Western Balkans (or what in antiquity would have been called "Illyria" or "Greater Greece"). This name does not mean anything in Italian or Russian but is of an ancient dead (Illyrian) tribal language that is no longer in use. It is an ancient Illyrian tribal name, the meaning of which is unknown.
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According to a family historian, the Misita family can be traced back to a village in the western Balkans (Illyria) called "Misite".  This village existed in the area even before the arrival of the Slavs.  Therefore, the family is Illyrian/Greek. With a long and illustrious history, there must be more to be contributed about the Misita family on this user contributed hub on AncientFaces.

Name Origin

According to one branch of the family, the surname "Misita" has it's roots in an ancient dead Illyrian tribal language which is no longer in use.  The meaning of the name is unknown, at least at this time.

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Nationality & Ethnicity

The Misita family, according to family historians, originated in the west Balkans or what would have been called "Illyria" or "Greater Greece" in antiquity.  The Misita family is Illyrian/Greek.

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Commander Lt. Col. Venselin Misita The battle to Loznica was fought on 31 August 1941 between Chetniks and Germans in World War II. The Chetnik attack on the Germans in Loznica followed immediately after the German refusal to surrender. During these struggles was killed Chetnik commander Lt. Col. Veselin Misita, who led the attack on the Germans in Loznica.[1] After a one-day battle, the Germans were forced to surrender, the Chetniks captured 93 soldiers, who were the first German prisoners in occupied Europe. Link of Reference:

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Early Misitas

These are the earliest records we have of the Misita family.

Lazar Misita Apr 15, 1875 - Dec 1965 California
Lazar Misita of California was born on April 15, 1875, and died at age 90 years old in December 1965.
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Phyllis Misita Jul 14, 1875 - Mar 1970 Angola, New York
Phyllis Misita of Angola, Erie County, NY was born on July 14, 1875, and died at age 94 years old in March 1970.
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Crocifissa Misita Apr 11, 1879 - Dec 1966 Brooklyn, New York
Crocifissa Misita of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on April 11, 1879, and died at age 87 years old in December 1966.
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Grace Misita Oct 13, 1882 - May 1968 Moonachie, New Jersey
Grace Misita of Moonachie, Bergen County, NJ was born on October 13, 1882, and died at age 85 years old in May 1968.
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Anna Misita Mar 1, 1890 - Aug 1974 Fresno, California
Anna Misita of Fresno, Fresno County, California was born on March 1, 1890, and died at age 84 years old in August 1974.
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Christina Misita Oct 28, 1892 - Mar 1969 Syracuse, New York
Christina Misita of Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY was born on October 28, 1892, and died at age 76 years old in March 1969.
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Joseph Misita Nov 8, 1898 - Jul 1979 Pacoima, California
Joseph Misita of Pacoima, Los Angeles County, California was born on November 8, 1898, and died at age 80 years old in July 1979.
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Ray Misita Aug 17, 1901 - Nov 1976 Amite, Louisiana
Ray Misita of Amite, Tangipahoa County, Louisiana was born on August 17, 1901, and died at age 75 years old in November 1976.
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Sam Misita Mar 4, 1904 - Nov 1967 Saint Louis, Missouri
Sam Misita of Saint Louis, Saint Louis County, Missouri was born on March 4, 1904, and died at age 63 years old in November 1967.
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Sam v Misita born circa 1904 Sacramento, California, United States
Sam V Misita of Sacramento County, California United States was born circa 1904. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sam v Misita.
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Norman Misita Jan 23, 1905 - Jul 1987 Angola, New York
Norman Misita of Angola, Erie County, NY was born on January 23, 1905, and died at age 82 years old in July 1987.
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Roy Misita Jan 13, 1905 - Sep 1959
Roy Misita was born on January 13, 1905, and died at age 54 years old in September 1959. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Roy Misita.
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Misita Family Members

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Anna Misita (Mar 1, 1890 - Aug 1974) Anthony Misita Carrie Misita (Sep 27, 1909 - May 1985) Catherine Misita (Nov 29, 1915 - Feb 11, 2006) Charlie Misita (Dec 21, 1912 - Jul 1968) Christina Misita (Oct 28, 1892 - Mar 1969) Crocifissa Misita (Apr 11, 1879 - Dec 1966) Deborah Misita (Born circa 1957) Dominic Misita (Dec 28, 1913 - Feb 1965) Dominick Misita Douglas Misita (Aug 12, 1951 - Oct 1981) Dusan Misita (Dec 21, 1915 - Feb 9, 2009) Elaine Misita (Nov 25, 1929 - Nov 15, 2007) Elizabeth Misita (Feb 24, 1921 - Jan 17, 2001) Flora Misita (Feb 24, 1907 - Jul 26, 2003) Frank Misita Fredric Misita (Sep 5, 1950 - Jun 13, 2007) Gloria Misita (Sep 16, 1930 - Mar 2, 2000) Grace Misita (Oct 13, 1882 - May 1968) Irma Misita (Mar 23, 1914 - Feb 28, 2002) James Misita (Jul 17, 1919 - May 28, 1994) Jennie Misita (Apr 11, 1910 - Jan 21, 1998) John Misita Joseph Misita Josephine Misita Katherine Misita (Aug 8, 1915 - Sep 13, 1992) Klara Misita (Aug 22, 1923 - Jul 12, 2002) Lazar Misita (Apr 15, 1875 - Dec 1965) Lillian Misita (Mar 27, 1925 - Feb 23, 2005)
Louis Misita Madeline Misita (Aug 19, 1915 - Feb 8, 1996) Margaret Misita (Dec 8, 1912 - Jun 5, 1990) Mary Misita May Misita (Sep 17, 1908 - Nov 1983) Michael Misita Norman Misita (Jan 23, 1905 - Jul 1987) Nunzio Misita (Jun 5, 1911 - Feb 24, 2002) Opal Misita (Sep 3, 1915 - Jul 17, 2003) Peter Misita (Mar 25, 1909 - Mar 16, 1997) Philip Misita Phyllis Misita (Jul 14, 1875 - Mar 1970) Ralph Misita (Jun 24, 1927 - May 4, 1994) Ray Misita (Aug 17, 1901 - Nov 1976) Raymond Misita Regina Misita (Dec 27, 1906 - Dec 1983) Rosario Misita (Born circa 1917) Rose Misita Roy Misita Salvador Misita (Aug 10, 1930 - May 25, 1991) Salvatore Misita (Feb 22, 1934 - Sep 6, 1996) Sam Misita Thomas Misita (Oct 28, 1911 - Feb 2, 1999) Tommasina Misita (Mar 13, 1905 - Dec 25, 2001) Verna Misita (Dec 8, 1946 - Sep 10, 2002) Vincent Misita (Jan 21, 1908 - Sep 26, 1994) Vlado Misita (Dec 28, 1915 - Mar 25, 2002) Wanda Misita (Sep 19, 1927 - May 19, 1995)
Surnames: Misiorek - Miskawitz

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Josephine Misita Nov 19, 1911 - Feb 1982 Syracuse, New York
Josephine Misita of Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY was born on November 19, 1911, and died at age 70 years old in February 1982.
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Michael L Misita Aug 11, 1915 - Dec 1981 Lorain, Ohio
Michael L Misita of Lorain, Lorain County, Ohio was born on August 11, 1915, and died at age 66 years old in December 1981.
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James v Misita Jul 17, 1919 - May 28, 1994 Angola, New York
James V Misita of Angola, Erie County, NY was born on July 17, 1919, and died at age 74 years old on May 28, 1994.
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Dusan Misita Dec 21, 1915 - Feb 9, 2009 Fresno, California
Dusan Misita of Fresno, Fresno County, CA was born on December 21, 1915, and died at age 93 years old on February 9, 2009.
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Peter L Misita Mar 25, 1909 - Mar 16, 1997 San Leandro, California
Peter L Misita of San Leandro, Alameda County, CA was born on March 25, 1909, and died at age 87 years old on March 16, 1997.
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Deborah J. (Kummer) Misita born circa 1957 Harris County, Texas
Deborah J Misita of Harris County, TX was born circa 1957. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Deborah J. (Kummer) Misita.
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Louis A. Misita born circa 1941 Harris County, Texas
Louis A Misita of Harris County, TX was born circa 1941. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Louis A. Misita.
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Dominick A Misita born circa 1913 Onondaga, New York, United States
Dominick A Misita of Onondaga County, New York United States was born circa 1913. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Dominick A Misita.
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Rosario R Misita born circa 1917 Onondaga, New York, United States
Rosario R Misita of Onondaga County, New York United States was born circa 1917. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rosario R Misita.
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Roy N Misita born circa 1924 Tangipahoa, Louisiana, United States
Roy N Misita of Tangipahoa County, Louisiana United States was born circa 1924. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Roy N Misita.
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Louis G Misita born circa 1919 United States
Louis G Misita of United States was born circa 1919. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Louis G Misita.
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Philip T Misita born circa 1915 Kings, New York, United States
Philip T Misita of Kings County, New York United States was born circa 1915. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Philip T Misita.
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Sam v Misita born circa 1904 Sacramento, California, United States
Sam V Misita of Sacramento County, California United States was born circa 1904. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sam v Misita.
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Joseph Misita Oct 1, 1918 - Jan 1970
Joseph Misita was born on October 1, 1918, and died at age 51 years old in January 1970. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joseph Misita.
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Vlado J Misita Dec 28, 1915 - Mar 25, 2002 Oakland, California
Vlado J Misita of Oakland, Alameda County, CA was born on December 28, 1915, and died at age 86 years old on March 25, 2002.
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Anna Misita Mar 1, 1890 - Aug 1974 Fresno, California
Anna Misita of Fresno, Fresno County, California was born on March 1, 1890, and died at age 84 years old in August 1974.
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Lazar Misita Apr 15, 1875 - Dec 1965 California
Lazar Misita of California was born on April 15, 1875, and died at age 90 years old in December 1965.
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Louis Misita Oct 4, 1907 - Oct 1974 Los Angeles, California
Louis Misita of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California was born on October 4, 1907, and died at age 67 years old in October 1974.
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Klara Misita Aug 22, 1923 - Jul 12, 2002 Oakland, California
Klara Misita of Oakland, Alameda County, CA was born on August 22, 1923, and died at age 78 years old on July 12, 2002.
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Sam N Misita Jun 22, 1924 - Aug 11, 2006 El Cajon, California
Sam N Misita of El Cajon, San Diego County, CA was born on June 22, 1924, and died at age 82 years old on August 11, 2006.
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Popular Misita Biographies

Josephine Misita Nov 19, 1911 - Feb 1982 Syracuse, New York
Josephine Misita of Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY was born on November 19, 1911, and died at age 70 years old in February 1982.
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Rose Misita Feb 6, 1916 - Oct 1985 Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Rose Misita of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, FL was born on February 6, 1916, and died at age 69 years old in October 1985.
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May Misita Sep 17, 1908 - Nov 1983 Hicksville, New York
May Misita of Hicksville, Nassau County, NY was born on September 17, 1908, and died at age 75 years old in November 1983.
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Vincent J Misita Jan 21, 1908 - Sep 26, 1994 Little River, South Carolina
Vincent J Misita of Little River, Horry County, SC was born on January 21, 1908, and died at age 86 years old on September 26, 1994.
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James v Misita Jul 17, 1919 - May 28, 1994 Angola, New York
James V Misita of Angola, Erie County, NY was born on July 17, 1919, and died at age 74 years old on May 28, 1994.
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Rose Misita Feb 27, 1908 - May 1995 Little River, South Carolina
Rose Misita of Little River, Horry County, SC was born on February 27, 1908, and died at age 87 years old in May 1995.
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Grace Misita Oct 13, 1882 - May 1968 Moonachie, New Jersey
Grace Misita of Moonachie, Bergen County, NJ was born on October 13, 1882, and died at age 85 years old in May 1968.
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Crocifissa Misita Apr 11, 1879 - Dec 1966 Brooklyn, New York
Crocifissa Misita of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on April 11, 1879, and died at age 87 years old in December 1966.
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Margaret M Misita Dec 8, 1912 - Jun 5, 1990
Margaret M Misita was born on December 8, 1912, and died at age 77 years old on June 5, 1990. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Margaret M Misita.
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Philip T Misita Jan 1, 1916 - Jul 23, 2007 Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Philip T Misita of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, FL was born on January 1, 1916, and died at age 91 years old on July 23, 2007.
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John Misita Aug 16, 1910 - Feb 1968
John Misita was born on August 16, 1910, and died at age 57 years old in February 1968. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Misita.
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Christina Misita Oct 28, 1892 - Mar 1969 Syracuse, New York
Christina Misita of Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY was born on October 28, 1892, and died at age 76 years old in March 1969.
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Norman Misita Jan 23, 1905 - Jul 1987 Angola, New York
Norman Misita of Angola, Erie County, NY was born on January 23, 1905, and died at age 82 years old in July 1987.
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Regina Misita Dec 27, 1906 - Dec 1983 Brooklyn, New York
Regina Misita of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on December 27, 1906, and died at age 77 years old in December 1983.
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Katherine Misita Aug 8, 1915 - Sep 13, 1992 Hicksville, New York
Katherine Misita of Hicksville, Nassau County, NY was born on August 8, 1915, and died at age 77 years old on September 13, 1992.
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Dominick Misita Mar 11, 1906 - Dec 1984 Central Square, New York
Dominick Misita of Central Square, Oswego County, NY was born on March 11, 1906, and died at age 78 years old in December 1984.
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Jennie Misita Apr 11, 1910 - Jan 21, 1998 Elmont, New York
Jennie Misita of Elmont, Nassau County, NY was born on April 11, 1910, and died at age 87 years old on January 21, 1998.
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Wanda C Misita Sep 19, 1927 - May 19, 1995 Rahway, New Jersey
Wanda C Misita of Rahway, Union County, NJ was born on September 19, 1927, and died at age 67 years old on May 19, 1995.
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Salvatore R Misita Feb 22, 1934 - Sep 6, 1996 Syracuse, New York
Salvatore R Misita of Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY was born on February 22, 1934, and died at age 62 years old on September 6, 1996.
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Irma Misita Mar 23, 1914 - Feb 28, 2002 Syracuse, New York
Irma Misita of Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY was born on March 23, 1914, and died at age 87 years old on February 28, 2002.
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Misita Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Misita family member is 74.0 years old according to our database of 73 people with the last name Misita that have a birth and death date listed.

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74.0 years

Oldest Misitas

These are the longest-lived members of the Misita family on AncientFaces.

Flora E Misita Feb 24, 1907 - Jul 26, 2003 Saint Louis, Missouri
Flora E Misita of Saint Louis, Saint Louis County, MO was born on February 24, 1907, and died at age 96 years old on July 26, 2003.
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96 years
Tommasina Misita Mar 13, 1905 - Dec 25, 2001 Syracuse, New York
Tommasina Misita of Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY was born on March 13, 1905, and died at age 96 years old on December 25, 2001.
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96 years
Phyllis Misita Jul 14, 1875 - Mar 1970 Angola, New York
Phyllis Misita of Angola, Erie County, NY was born on July 14, 1875, and died at age 94 years old in March 1970.
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94 years
Dusan Misita Dec 21, 1915 - Feb 9, 2009 Fresno, California
Dusan Misita of Fresno, Fresno County, CA was born on December 21, 1915, and died at age 93 years old on February 9, 2009.
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93 years
Mary Misita Aug 3, 1917 - Apr 25, 2011 Syracuse, New York
Mary Misita of Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY was born on August 3, 1917, and died at age 93 years old on April 25, 2011.
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93 years
Dominick J Misita Feb 17, 1913 - Jul 15, 2007 Greenlawn, New York
Dominick J Misita of Greenlawn, Suffolk County, NY was born on February 17, 1913, and died at age 94 years old on July 15, 2007.
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94 years
Catherine A Misita Nov 29, 1915 - Feb 11, 2006 Metairie, Louisiana
Catherine A Misita of Metairie, Jefferson County, LA was born on November 29, 1915, and died at age 90 years old on February 11, 2006.
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90 years
Philip T Misita Jan 1, 1916 - Jul 23, 2007 Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Philip T Misita of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, FL was born on January 1, 1916, and died at age 91 years old on July 23, 2007.
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91 years
Nunzio Misita Jun 5, 1911 - Feb 24, 2002 Brooklyn, New York
Nunzio Misita of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on June 5, 1911, and died at age 90 years old on February 24, 2002.
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90 years
Lazar Misita Apr 15, 1875 - Dec 1965 California
Lazar Misita of California was born on April 15, 1875, and died at age 90 years old in December 1965.
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90 years
Peter L Misita Mar 25, 1909 - Mar 16, 1997 San Leandro, California
Peter L Misita of San Leandro, Alameda County, CA was born on March 25, 1909, and died at age 87 years old on March 16, 1997.
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87 years
Irma Misita Mar 23, 1914 - Feb 28, 2002 Syracuse, New York
Irma Misita of Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY was born on March 23, 1914, and died at age 87 years old on February 28, 2002.
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87 years
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