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Iskiw Family History

Iskiw 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: Ishii, Itkin, Diskin, Askin, Riskin, Askew, Iske, Eskin, Iskra

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Where is the Iskiw family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iskiw 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 Iskiw ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Iskiw. 100% of Iskiw 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Iskiw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Iskiw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iskiw 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Iskiw. 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 2 military records available for the last name Iskiw. For the veterans among your Iskiw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iskiw lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Iskiw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Iskiw in 1959 was 52, and 95 in 2003.

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