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Fisko Family History

Fisko Name 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: Misko, Fiske, Lisko, Fisk, Sisko, Fesko, Fisco, Risko, Fink, Fico

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Where is the Fisko family from?

You can see how Fisko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fisko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fisko families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fisko's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fisko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fisko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fisko ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Fisko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fisko 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 Fisko. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Fisko. For the veterans among your Fisko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fisko lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Fisko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fisko in 1967 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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