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Hiscott Family History

Hiscott Surname Meaning

variant of Hiscock.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hiscott family from?

You can see how Hiscott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiscott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hiscott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Hiscott families living in Somerset. This was about 39% of all the recorded Hiscott's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Hiscott families in 1891.
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What did your Hiscott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hiscott. 100% of Hiscott men worked as an Insurance Agent and 87% of Hiscott 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Insurance Agent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Twine Baller
    4%

What Hiscott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hiscott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiscott 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Hiscott. 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 620 military records available for the last name Hiscott. For the veterans among your Hiscott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiscott lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hiscott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hiscott in 1964 was 74, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiscott

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiscott 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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