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Hissa Family History

Hissa 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: Issa, Hiss, Hissam, Biss, Huss, Hass, Hils, Kiss, Issac, Hassan

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Where is the Hissa family from?

You can see how Hissa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hissa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hissa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hissa family living in Washington. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hissa's in USA. Washington and 1 other state had the highest population of Hissa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hissa 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 Hissa ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Hissa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hissa 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Hissa. 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 Hissa. For the veterans among your Hissa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hissa lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Hissa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hissa in 1967 was 74, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hissa 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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