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Hiscoe Family History

Hiscoe Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin; perhaps a reduced form of Hiscock. For a similar development compare Glascott and Glasscoe.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Hiscoe family from?

You can see how Hiscoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiscoe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Hiscoe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Hiscoe families living in Yorkshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Hiscoe's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hiscoe families in 1891.
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What did your Hiscoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hiscoe. 78% of Hiscoe 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
    78%
  • Trouser Machinist
    8%
  • Woollen Cloth Weaver
    8%
  • Worsted Weaver
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hiscoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiscoe 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hiscoe. 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 100 military records available for the last name Hiscoe. For the veterans among your Hiscoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiscoe lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Hiscoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hiscoe in 1955 was 47, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiscoe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiscoe 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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