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Miskam Family History

Miskam 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: Miska, Misko, Islam, Siska, Micka, Isham, Muskat, Misra, Mika, Ziska

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Where is the Miskam family from?

You can see how Miskam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miskam family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Miskam families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Miskam's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Miskam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miskam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Miskam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Miskam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miskam 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Miskam. 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 11 military records available for the last name Miskam. For the veterans among your Miskam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miskam lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Miskam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Miskam in 1966 was 72, and 78 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miskam 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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