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Siskey Family History

Siskey 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, Sisley, Sisney, Sinkey, Liskey, Silkey, Sidney, Sibley

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Where is the Siskey family from?

You can see how Siskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siskey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Siskey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Siskey families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Siskey's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Siskey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siskey 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 Siskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siskey. 50% of Siskey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Siskey women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Siskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Siskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siskey 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Siskey. 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 127 military records available for the last name Siskey. For the veterans among your Siskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siskey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Siskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Siskey in 1957 was 53, and 101 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siskey 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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