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Kiszka Family History

Kiszka 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: Liszka, Kasza, Siska, Miska, Kostka, Ziska, Kaska, Pyszka, Tyszka

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Where is the Kiszka family from?

You can see how Kiszka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiszka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kiszka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kiszka families living in Illinois. This was about 16% of all the recorded Kiszka's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kiszka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiszka 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 Kiszka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kiszka. 74% of Kiszka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kiszka women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    74%
  • Factory Worker
    14%
  • Assembler
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Kiszka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 586 census records available for the last name Kiszka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiszka 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Kiszka. 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 250 military records available for the last name Kiszka. For the veterans among your Kiszka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiszka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kiszka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kiszka in 1965 was 70, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kiszka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiszka 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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