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Hiser Family History

Hiser Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Heiser.

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


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Where is the Hiser family from?

You can see how Hiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Hiser families living in Devon. This was about 26% of all the recorded Hiser's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Hiser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiser 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 Hiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hiser. 100% of Hiser 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 Hiser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Hiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiser 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Hiser. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hiser. For the veterans among your Hiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiser lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hiser in 1954 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiser 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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