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Miskie Family History

Miskie 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, Miskin, Milkie, Misko, Mirkin, Miska, Mickle, Fiske, Mishkin

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Where is the Miskie family from?

You can see how Miskie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miskie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Miskie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Miskie families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Miskie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Miskie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miskie 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 Miskie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miskie. 100% of Miskie men worked as a Painter and 50% of Miskie women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

What Miskie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Miskie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miskie 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Miskie. 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 65 military records available for the last name Miskie. For the veterans among your Miskie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miskie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Miskie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Miskie in 1968 was 72, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Miskie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miskie 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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