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Hislop Family History

Hislop Surname Meaning

Scottish (Lowlands): habitational name from Hislop on Hazelhope Burn (Roxburghshire) named with Old English hæsel hesel ‘hazel tree’.

It reflects the geographical characteristics of the area, indicating a location associated with hazel trees.

The second component, Old English hop, means ‘remote valley’, highlighting the serene and secluded nature of the place.

This name connects the landscape and natural resources to the identity of the community residing in that region.

Overall, it serves as a reminder of the intertwined relationship between people and their environment in historical contexts.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Hislop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hislop family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hislop families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 111 Hislop families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Hislop's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hislop families in 1891.
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What did your Hislop ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hislop. 15% of Hislop men worked as a Bank Clerk and 78% of Hislop women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hislop were Mill Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bank Clerk
    15%
  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Shipwright
    10%
  • Mill Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Hislop. 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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There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Hislop. For the veterans among your Hislop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hislop lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hislop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hislop in 1951 was 37, and 67 in 2004.

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