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Miskar Family History

Miskar 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: Miska, Misko, Siska, Micka, Mlakar, Miser, Muskat, Misra, Cisar, Mika

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Where is the Miskar family from?

You can see how Miskar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miskar family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Miskar family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Miskar's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Miskar families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miskar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Miskar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Feeder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miskar. 50% of Miskar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Miskar women worked as a Feeder. .

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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
    50%
  • Hatter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Feeder
    100%
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What Miskar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Miskar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miskar 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Miskar. 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 23 military records available for the last name Miskar. For the veterans among your Miskar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miskar lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Miskar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Miskar in 1961 was 48, and 62 in 2004.

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