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Hlister Family History

Hlister 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: Lister, Heister, Plaster, Meister, Lester, Huster, Kloster, Gloster

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Where is the Hlister family from?

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

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Hlister family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Hlister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hlister 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hlister. 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 44 military records available for the last name Hlister. For the veterans among your Hlister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hlister lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hlister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hlister in 1966 was 63, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hlister

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hlister 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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