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Miskinis Family History

Miskinis Name Meaning

Lithuanian (Miškinis): topographic name from miškinis ‘inhabitant of the forest forest spirit’.

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


Similar surnames: Filkins, Mirkin, Masaitis, Miskimen, Miskin, Laskin, Minkin, Hoskins

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Where is the Miskinis family from?

You can see how Miskinis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miskinis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Miskinis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 18% of all the recorded Miskinis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Miskinis families in 1920.
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What did your Miskinis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miskinis. 29% of Miskinis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Miskinis women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    29%
  • Janitor
    15%
  • Pressman
    15%
  • Labor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 595 census records available for the last name Miskinis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miskinis 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Miskinis. 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 394 military records available for the last name Miskinis. For the veterans among your Miskinis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miskinis lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Miskinis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Miskinis in 1949 was 33, and 57 in 2004.

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