Misko Family History

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Misko Name Meaning

Ukrainian; Slovak and Slovenian (Miško): from a pet form of a Slavic name derived from the Biblical name Michael: Ukrainian Mychajlo, Slovak Michal, Slovenian Mihael. Ukrainian; Slovak (Miško): from a pet form of a Ukrainian Mykola, Slovak Mikuláš, or some other Slavic equivalent of the personal name Nicholas. Greek: shortened form of Miskopoulos, patronymic from the Albanian nickname Miska ‘turkey’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Miska, Mesko, Milko, Miske, Mosko, Miko, Sisko, Marko, Witko, Minko

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Misko Family Origin

Where is the Misko family from?

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You can see how Misko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misko family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Misko families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Misko families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Misko's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Misko families in 1880.
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Misko Family Occupations

What did your Misko ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Misko. 70% of Misko men worked as a Farmer

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Fireman
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Saw Mill
    10%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Misko Historical Records

What Misko family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Misko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misko census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Misko. 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 Card

There are 656 military records available for the last name Misko. For the veterans among your Misko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Misko Life Expectancy

What is the average Misko lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Misko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Misko in 1942 was 33, and 80 in 2004.

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