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Hising Family History

Hising 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: Ising, Rising, Helsing, Dusing, Hering, Hilding, Hasting, Hoving

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Where is the Hising family from?

You can see how Hising families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hising family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hising families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hising families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hising's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hising families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hising 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 153 census records available for the last name Hising. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hising 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Hising. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hising. For the veterans among your Hising ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hising lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Hising life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hising in 1943 was 27, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hising 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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