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Ischkum Family History

Ischkum 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: Schrum, Schaum, Schum, Schaul, Schur, Schlup, Mischke, Schaub, Isham

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Where is the Ischkum family from?

You can see how Ischkum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ischkum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ischkum family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ischkum's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ischkum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ischkum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ischkum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ischkum. 100% of Ischkum men worked as a Janitor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Janitor
    100%

What Ischkum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Ischkum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ischkum 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ischkum. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ischkum. For the veterans among your Ischkum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ischkum lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Ischkum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ischkum in 1965 was 70, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ischkum 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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