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Ciske Family History

Ciske Name Meaning

Germanized or Americanized form of Polish Czyżyk ‘siskin’ (see Czyzyk ) or of its (rare) cognates Czyszek and Czyszka.

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


Similar surnames: Piske, Riske, Leske, Kuske, Lipke, Jeske, Zaske, Iske, Meske, Case

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Where is the Ciske family from?

You can see how Ciske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ciske family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ciske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Ciske families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ciske's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Ciske families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ciske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ciske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ciske. 30% of Ciske men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ciske women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ciske were Salesman and Repacker. .

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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
    30%
  • Beater Engineer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Repacker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Ciske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ciske 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Ciske. 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 79 military records available for the last name Ciske. For the veterans among your Ciske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ciske lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ciske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ciske in 1966 was 77, and 76 in 2004.

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