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Mishkoff Family History

Mishkoff 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: Minkoff, Bishoff, Shroff, Misko, Bischoff, Mishkin, Malakoff, Skoff

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Where is the Mishkoff family from?

You can see how Mishkoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mishkoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mishkoff families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mishkoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mishkoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mishkoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mishkoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Mishkoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mishkoff 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Mishkoff. 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 Mishkoff. For the veterans among your Mishkoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mishkoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Mishkoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mishkoff in 1963 was 77, and 75 in 1998.

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