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Hise Family History

Hise Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Heise or Dutch Heijs (see Heys).

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


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Where is the Hise family from?

You can see how Hise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hise family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hise families living in Devon. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hise's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hise families in 1891.
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What did your Hise ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Banksman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hise. 100% of Hise men worked as a Colliery Banksman and 100% of Hise 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Banksman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Hise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hise 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 671 immigration records available for the last name Hise. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hise. For the veterans among your Hise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hise lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Hise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hise in 1940 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hise

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hise 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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