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Miskanin Family History

Miskanin 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: Niskanen, Miskinis, Miskin, Mirkin, Miska, Mishkin, Diskin, Mcswain

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Where is the Miskanin family from?

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

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

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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

  • Loader
    100%

What Miskanin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Miskanin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miskanin 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Miskanin. 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 16 military records available for the last name Miskanin. For the veterans among your Miskanin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miskanin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Miskanin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Miskanin in 1967 was 82, and 54 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Miskanin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miskanin 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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