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Hischke Family History

Hischke 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: Mischke, Pischke, Heschke, Haschke, Reschke, Peschke, Geschke

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Where is the Hischke family from?

You can see how Hischke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hischke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hischke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hischke family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hischke's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Hischke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hischke 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 Hischke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hischke. 100% of Hischke men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hischke women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Hischke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Hischke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hischke 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Hischke. 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 67 military records available for the last name Hischke. For the veterans among your Hischke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hischke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Hischke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hischke in 1963 was 57, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hischke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hischke 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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