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Hyska Family History

Hyska 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: Huska, Tyska, Laska, Siska, Miska, Huske, Husa, Rybka, Ziska, Hruska

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Where is the Hyska family from?

You can see how Hyska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyska family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hyska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Hyska families living in Indiana. This was about 17% of all the recorded Hyska's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Hyska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyska 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 Hyska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hyska. 39% of Hyska men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hyska women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hyska were Elevator Operator and Maid.

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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
    39%
  • Helper
    24%
  • Section Hand
    24%
  • Elevator Operator
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Hyska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 629 census records available for the last name Hyska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyska 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Hyska. 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 143 military records available for the last name Hyska. For the veterans among your Hyska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyska lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Hyska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hyska in 1956 was 49, and 53 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hyska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyska 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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