Hiskes Family History

Hiskes 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, Hines, Hilke, Fiske, Heikes, Huske, Hankes, Hicks, Wickes, Hiss

466	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
8	Military Records
22	Immigration Records
64	Census and Voter Lists
348	Member Trees

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Where is the Hiskes family from?

You can see how Hiskes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiskes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hiskes family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiskes's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hiskes families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiskes 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 Hiskes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hiskes.

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Carpenter

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Census Record

There are 64 census records available for the last name Hiskes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiskes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 22 immigration records available for the last name Hiskes. 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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Military Records

There are 8 military records available for the last name Hiskes. For the veterans among your Hiskes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiskes lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Hiskes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hiskes in 1984 was 76, and 87 in 2002.

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Hiskes Surname Meaning

Where is the Hiskes family from?

What did your Hiskes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hiskes.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Carpenter

100%

What Hiskes family records will you find?

What is the average Hiskes lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Hiskes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hiskes in 1984 was 76, and 87 in 2002.

Hiskes Family History

Hiskes Surname Meaning

908 record(s) for Hiskes

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Hiskes Surname Meaning

908 record(s) for Hiskes

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Where is the Hiskes family from?

What did your Hiskes ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Hiskes family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Hiskes family history

What is the average Hiskes lifespan?

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