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Hiske Family History

Hiske 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: Hiskey, Hilke, Fiske, Huske, Hipke, Miske, Iske, Piske, Haske, Liske

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Where is the Hiske family from?

You can see how Hiske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiske family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hiske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Hiske families living in Texas. This was about 13% of all the recorded Hiske's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Hiske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hiske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hiske. 40% of Hiske men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hiske women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hiske were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Hiske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 663 census records available for the last name Hiske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiske 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Hiske. 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 37 military records available for the last name Hiske. For the veterans among your Hiske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiske lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hiske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hiske in 1951 was 46, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiske 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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