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Hislaw Family History

Hislaw 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: Hisaw, Islam, Haslam, Hoshaw, Islas, Disla, Hisler, Hisle, Hinshaw

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Where is the Hislaw family from?

You can see how Hislaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hislaw family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Hislaw families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hislaw's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Hislaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hislaw 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 Hislaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Boys Adviser was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hislaw. 100% of Hislaw men worked as a Boys Adviser.

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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

  • Boys Adviser
    100%

What Hislaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Hislaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hislaw 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hislaw. 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 51 military records available for the last name Hislaw. For the veterans among your Hislaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hislaw lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Hislaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hislaw in 1969 was 71, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hislaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hislaw 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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