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Hisel Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Heisel .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Eisel, Gisel, Hiser, Hise, Hisey, Bisel, Shimel, Kisel, Himsel, Visel

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Where is the Hisel family from?

You can see how Hisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hisel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hisel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Hisel families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hisel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hisel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hisel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hisel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hisel. 39% of Hisel men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Hisel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hisel were Farm Laborer and Waitress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • School Teacher
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hisel 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Hisel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 660 military records available for the last name Hisel. For the veterans among your Hisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hisel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hisel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hisel in 1953 was 65, and 77 in 2004.

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