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Cumiskey Family History

Cumiskey Surname Meaning

Irish (Louth and Armagh): variant of Comiskey. See also McComiskey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cumiskey family from?

You can see how Cumiskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cumiskey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cumiskey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Cumiskey families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Cumiskey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cumiskey families in 1891.
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What did your Cumiskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cumiskey. 100% of Cumiskey men worked as a Bricklayer and 82% of Cumiskey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%
  • Laundress
    10%

What Cumiskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cumiskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cumiskey 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 855 immigration records available for the last name Cumiskey. 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 727 military records available for the last name Cumiskey. For the veterans among your Cumiskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cumiskey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cumiskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cumiskey in 1962 was 79, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cumiskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cumiskey 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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