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Knishka Family History

Knishka 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: Krishna, Kriska, Niska, Knight, Kraska, Knick, Siska, Klish, Miska

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Where is the Knishka family from?

You can see how Knishka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knishka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Knishka family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Knishka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Knishka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knishka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Knishka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knishka 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Knishka. 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 5 military records available for the last name Knishka. For the veterans among your Knishka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knishka lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Knishka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Knishka in 1972 was 80, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knishka 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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