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Ciska Family History

Ciska 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: Siska, Miska, Ziska, Liska, Riska, Niska, Ciske, Laska, Lipka, Cosma

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Where is the Ciska family from?

You can see how Ciska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ciska family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ciska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Ciska families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ciska's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ciska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ciska 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 258 census records available for the last name Ciska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ciska 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Ciska. 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 28 military records available for the last name Ciska. For the veterans among your Ciska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ciska lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Ciska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ciska in 1965 was 69, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ciska 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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