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Shisko Family History

Shisko 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: Sisko, Shimko, Misko, Siska, Lisko, Sisto, Trisko, Spirko, Sirko

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Where is the Shisko family from?

You can see how Shisko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shisko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Shisko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 64% of all the recorded Shisko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shisko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shisko 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 Shisko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shisko. 34% of Shisko men worked as a Miner and 100% of Shisko women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Miner
    34%
  • Unshilled Labor
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Shisko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Shisko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shisko 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Shisko. 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 125 military records available for the last name Shisko. For the veterans among your Shisko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shisko lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Shisko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shisko in 1966 was 70, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shisko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shisko 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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