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Hissey Family History

Hissey Surname Meaning

perhaps a variant of Hessey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hissey family from?

You can see how Hissey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hissey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hissey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Hissey families living in Berkshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Hissey's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hissey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hissey 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 Hissey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hissey. 50% of Hissey men worked as a Plasterer and 91% of Hissey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hissey were Motor Driver and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Plasterer
    50%
  • Motor Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

What Hissey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hissey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hissey 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Hissey. 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 532 military records available for the last name Hissey. For the veterans among your Hissey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hissey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hissey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hissey in 1963 was 55, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hissey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hissey 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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