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Isk Family History

Isk 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: Ask, Fisk, Lisk, Risk, Isa, Iske, Sisk, Ish, Zisk, Pak

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Where is the Isk family from?

You can see how Isk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Isk families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Isk family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Isk's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Isk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isk 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 Isk ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Isk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Isk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isk 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Isk. 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 14 military records available for the last name Isk. For the veterans among your Isk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isk lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Isk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Isk in 1970 was 94, and 52 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Isk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isk 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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