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Chiska Family History

Chiska Surname 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: Chupka, Siska, Chiara, Miska, Chick, Chiesa, Chia, Chiba, Chica

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Where is the Chiska family from?

You can see how Chiska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiska family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chiska families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Chiska families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Chiska's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Chiska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Chiska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiska 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Chiska. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Chiska. For the veterans among your Chiska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiska lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1975, in the United States, Chiska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Chiska in 1973 was 73, and 92 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chiska ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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