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Coliskey Family History

Coliskey 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: Comiskey, Comisky, Cumiskey, Coskey, Liskey, Coley, Hiskey, Mccloskey

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Where is the Coliskey family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coliskey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Coliskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Furrier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Coliskey. 100% of Coliskey men worked as a Furrier. .

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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

  • Furrier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Coliskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coliskey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Coliskey. 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 30 military records available for the last name Coliskey. For the veterans among your Coliskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coliskey lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1999, in the United States, Coliskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Coliskey in 1951 was 47, and 82 in 1999.

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