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Zisk Family History

Zisk Surname Meaning

Possibly a shortened form of Jewish Ziskin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zisk family from?

You can see how Zisk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zisk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zisk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Zisk families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zisk's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zisk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zisk 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 Zisk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zisk. 35% of Zisk men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Zisk women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zisk were Clerk and Bench Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Domestic
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Bench Work
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zisk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zisk 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Zisk. 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 447 military records available for the last name Zisk. For the veterans among your Zisk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zisk lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Zisk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Zisk in 1957 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zisk 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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