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Hiesley Family History

Hiesley 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: Hesley, Hinesley, Hipsley, Hinsley, Henley, Nissley, Hemsley, Insley

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Where is the Hiesley family from?

You can see how Hiesley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiesley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hiesley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hiesley family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hiesley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hiesley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiesley 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 Hiesley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hiesley. 100% of Hiesley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hiesley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Hiesley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiesley 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 Hiesley. 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 23 military records available for the last name Hiesley. For the veterans among your Hiesley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiesley lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Hiesley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hiesley in 1982 was 70, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiesley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiesley 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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