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Miske Family History

Miske Surname Meaning

German: from a Germanized Slavic pet form of the Old Slavic personal name Mečislav (see Mesko). Germanized form of Sorbian Mišk and Miška (see Mischke).

Slovak and Czech (Miške): probably a German-influenced variant of Czech Miška (see Miska compare Mischke).

Hungarian: from a pet form of the personal name Mihály, the Hungarian form of Michael, or Miklós, the Hungarian form of Nicholas.

This surname is very rare in Hungary.

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


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You can see how Miske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miske family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Miske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Miske families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Miske's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Miske families in 1880.
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What did your Miske ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Miske. 80% of Miske men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Fisherman
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Miske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miske 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 453 immigration records available for the last name Miske. 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 527 military records available for the last name Miske. For the veterans among your Miske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miske lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Miske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Miske in 1952 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

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