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Hischer Family History

Hischer Surname 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: Fischer, Huscher, Discher, Hilscher, Lischer, Wischer, Tischer

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Where is the Hischer family from?

You can see how Hischer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hischer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hischer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hischer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hischer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hischer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hischer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Hischer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hischer 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Hischer. 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 100 military records available for the last name Hischer. For the veterans among your Hischer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hischer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Hischer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hischer in 1967 was 64, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hischer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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