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Giskra Family History

Giskra 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: Iskra, Jiskra, Siska, Miska, Misra, Ziska, Gaska, Liska, Riska, Niska

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Where is the Giskra family from?

You can see how Giskra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giskra family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Giskra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Giskra families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Giskra's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Giskra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giskra 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 26 census records available for the last name Giskra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giskra 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Giskra. 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 27 military records available for the last name Giskra. For the veterans among your Giskra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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