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Iskin Family History

Iskin 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: Itkin, Diskin, Askin, Riskin, Eskin, Miskin, Ziskin, Siskin, Oskin

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Where is the Iskin family from?

You can see how Iskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iskin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Iskin families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Iskin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Iskin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iskin 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 Iskin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Iskin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Iskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iskin 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Iskin. 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 38 military records available for the last name Iskin. For the veterans among your Iskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iskin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Iskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Iskin in 1963 was 67, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Iskin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iskin 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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