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Kliskey Family History

Kliskey 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: Liskey, Hiskey, Klinker, Klosky, Lickey, Kaskey, Klicker, Lisker

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Where is the Kliskey family from?

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

In 1939, Fisherman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kliskey. 100% of Kliskey men worked as a Fisherman and 67% of Kliskey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fisherman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Kliskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Kliskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kliskey 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Kliskey. 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 69 military records available for the last name Kliskey. For the veterans among your Kliskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kliskey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kliskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kliskey in 1967 was 87, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kliskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kliskey 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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