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Kriski Family History

Kriski 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: Kriska, Krisko, Briski, Kraska, Koski, Krick, Risi, Krish, Krupski

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Where is the Kriski family from?

You can see how Kriski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kriski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kriski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Kriski families living in California. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kriski's in USA. California had the highest population of Kriski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kriski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kriski ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kriski ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Kriski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kriski 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Kriski. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kriski. For the veterans among your Kriski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kriski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1973, in the United States, Kriski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kriski in 1967 was 75, and 69 in 1973.

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