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Myska Family History

Myska 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, Muska, Myszka, Maska, Tyska, Laska, Misko, Musa, Massa, Siska

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Where is the Myska family from?

You can see how Myska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myska family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Myska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Myska families living in New York. This was about 15% of all the recorded Myska's in USA. New York had the highest population of Myska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myska 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 Myska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Myska. 39% of Myska men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Myska women worked as a Shoe Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Myska were Linoleum Mill Worker and Trimmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Welder
    12%
  • Linoleum Mill Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    50%
  • Trimmer
    50%

What Myska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 668 census records available for the last name Myska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myska 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Myska. 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 208 military records available for the last name Myska. For the veterans among your Myska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myska lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Myska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Myska in 1956 was 43, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Myska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myska 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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