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Chyska Family History

Chyska 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, Huska, Chesla, Chesky, Chesna, Tyska, Laska, Kraska, Cosma

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Where is the Chyska family from?

You can see how Chyska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chyska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chyska families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Chyska's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Chyska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chyska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Chyska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Chyska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chyska 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Chyska. 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 10 military records available for the last name Chyska. For the veterans among your Chyska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chyska lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Chyska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chyska in 1969 was 72, and 90 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chyska 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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