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Shishker Family History

Shishker 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: Swisher, Shissler, Shisler, Fisher, Risher, Hiskey, Whitaker, Disher

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Where is the Shishker family from?

You can see how Shishker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shishker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shishker families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shishker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shishker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shishker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Shishker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shishker 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shishker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shishker. For the veterans among your Shishker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shishker lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shishker

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