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Hissom Family History

Hissom Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined. Compare Hissam.

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


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Where is the Hissom family from?

You can see how Hissom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hissom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hissom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Hissom families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hissom's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hissom families in 1891.
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What did your Hissom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hissom. 50% of Hissom men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hissom women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clay Room
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Hissom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hissom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hissom 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Hissom. 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 305 military records available for the last name Hissom. For the veterans among your Hissom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hissom lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Hissom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hissom in 1943 was 25, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hissom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hissom 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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