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Kliska Family History

Kliska 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: Kluska, Liska, Pliska, Kriska, Klika, Laska, Klink, Kalista, Kraska

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Where is the Kliska family from?

You can see how Kliska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kliska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kliska families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kliska's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kliska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kliska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kliska ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Kliska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kliska 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Kliska. 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 58 military records available for the last name Kliska. For the veterans among your Kliska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kliska lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Kliska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kliska in 1963 was 77, and 54 in 2000.

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