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Hizer Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Heiser .

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


Similar surnames: Hyzer, Hiser, Hiner, Rizer, Izer, Lizer, Kizer, Hiler, Fizer, Ticer

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Where is the Hizer family from?

You can see how Hizer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hizer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hizer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hizer families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Hizer's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hizer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hizer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hizer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hizer. 100% of Hizer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hizer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hizer 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Hizer. 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 756 military records available for the last name Hizer. For the veterans among your Hizer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hizer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hizer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hizer in 1956 was 50, and 85 in 2004.

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