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Kiske Family History

Kiske 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: Kaske, Fiske, Kise, Kieke, Miske, Iske, Koske, Piske, Liske, Kuske

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Where is the Kiske family from?

You can see how Kiske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiske family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kiske families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Kiske family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiske's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Kiske families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiske 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 Kiske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kiske. 34% of Kiske men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Kiske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Kiske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiske 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Kiske. 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 50 military records available for the last name Kiske. For the veterans among your Kiske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiske lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kiske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kiske in 1962 was 70, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiske 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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