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Hysell Family History

Hysell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Heisel.

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


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Where is the Hysell family from?

You can see how Hysell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hysell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hysell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hysell families living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hysell's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Hysell families in 1891.
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What did your Hysell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hysell. 34% of Hysell men worked as a Laborer and 33% of Hysell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hysell were Truck Driver and New Worker.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    33%
  • House Work
    13%
  • Maid
    10%
  • New Worker
    7%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hysell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hysell 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Hysell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hysell. For the veterans among your Hysell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hysell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hysell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hysell in 1952 was 71, and 68 in 2004.

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