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Cumisky Family History

Cumisky Surname Meaning

reduced from Mac Cumascaigh see McComiskey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cumisky family from?

You can see how Cumisky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cumisky family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cumisky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Cumisky families living in Durham. This was about 56% of all the recorded Cumisky's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Cumisky families in 1891.
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What did your Cumisky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cumisky. 100% of Cumisky men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Cumisky women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cumisky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cumisky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cumisky 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Cumisky. 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 148 military records available for the last name Cumisky. For the veterans among your Cumisky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cumisky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Cumisky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cumisky in 1964 was 59, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cumisky 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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