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Chishko Family History

Chishko 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: Chino, Chisholm, Christo, Misko, Chacko, Chico, Chirico, Chick, Lisko

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Where is the Chishko family from?

You can see how Chishko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chishko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chishko family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Chishko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chishko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chishko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chishko ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Chishko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Chishko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chishko 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 Chishko. 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 30 military records available for the last name Chishko. For the veterans among your Chishko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chishko lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Chishko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Chishko in 1977 was 60, and 39 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chishko 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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