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Miska Family History

Miska Surname Meaning

Hungarian: from a pet form of the personal name Mihály Hungarian form of Michael. Czech (Miška): from a pet form of the personal name Mikuláš Czech form of Nicholas or Michal Czech form of Michael.

Slovenian (Miška): nickname from miška ‘little mouse’. German: of Slavic or Hungarian origin (see 1 and 2 above).

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


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Where is the Miska family from?

You can see how Miska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miska family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Miska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Miska families living in Quebec. This was about 57% of all the recorded Miska's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Miska families in 1911.
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What did your Miska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miska. 31% of Miska men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Miska women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Miska were Fisherman and Maid.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Fisherman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    46%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Miska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miska 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 826 immigration records available for the last name Miska. 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 623 military records available for the last name Miska. For the veterans among your Miska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miska lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Miska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Miska in 1953 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

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