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Miskew Family History

Miskew 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: Miske, Misko, Hiskey, Miska, Fiske, Miser, Meske, Mike, Mickel

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Where is the Miskew family from?

You can see how Miskew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miskew family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Miskew families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Miskew's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Miskew families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miskew 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 338 census records available for the last name Miskew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miskew 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Miskew. 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 3 military records available for the last name Miskew. For the veterans among your Miskew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miskew lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Miskew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Miskew in 1966 was 73, and 78 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miskew 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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