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Chiske Family History

Chiske 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: Ciske, Chase, Hiskey, Chasse, Hilke, Chick, Fiske, Huske, Caisse

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Where is the Chiske family from?

You can see how Chiske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chiske family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Chiske's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chiske families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Chiske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiske 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Chiske. 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 2 military records available for the last name Chiske. For the veterans among your Chiske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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