The settlement was formed around the center of the former Misa (Dzimtmisa) manor (Misshof or Mißhof).

The first Misa manor was built in 1560 on the site of Poutelene, the center of the ancient Semigallian river shore district, its owner was Lukas Wolff.

The manor's house was built in the 19th century and rebuilt several times.

[2] In Dzimtmisa there used to be an elementary school,[3] then there is the Ziemeļi Library, and a store.

The private zoo "Dobuļi" is located 1 km from Dzimtmisa.