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Hisington Family History

Hisington 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: Hoisington, Henington, Chivington, Essington, Simington, Herington

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Where is the Hisington family from?

You can see how Hisington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hisington family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hisington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hisington family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hisington's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Hisington families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hisington 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 207 census records available for the last name Hisington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hisington 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hisington. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hisington. For the veterans among your Hisington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hisington lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hisington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hisington in 1966 was 71, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hisington 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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