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Niskey Family History

Niskey 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: Hiskey, Nickey, Nisley, Liskey, Nissley, Nissen, Sisley, Duskey

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Where is the Niskey family from?

You can see how Niskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niskey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Niskey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Niskey family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Niskey's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Niskey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niskey 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 Niskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niskey. 67% of Niskey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Niskey women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Inspector
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Niskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Niskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niskey 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Niskey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Niskey. For the veterans among your Niskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niskey lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2002, in the United States, Niskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Niskey in 1944 was 40, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Niskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niskey 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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