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Kriska Family History

Kriska Surname Meaning

Slovak (Kriška): variant of Kriško (see Krisko).

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


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Where is the Kriska family from?

You can see how Kriska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kriska family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kriska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kriska family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kriska's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kriska families in 1911.
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What did your Kriska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kriska. 26% of Kriska men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kriska women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kriska were Shoe Worker and Driller.

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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
    26%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Shoe Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • Driller
    40%

What Kriska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 713 census records available for the last name Kriska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kriska 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Kriska. 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 194 military records available for the last name Kriska. For the veterans among your Kriska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kriska lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kriska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kriska in 1962 was 66, and 47 in 2004.

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