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Hisiger Family History

Hisiger 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: Hilger, Weisiger, Hosier, Heiliger, Tisinger, Habiger, Hinger

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Where is the Hisiger family from?

You can see how Hisiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hisiger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hisiger family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hisiger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hisiger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hisiger 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 Hisiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hisiger. 100% of Hisiger women worked as an Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Hisiger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Hisiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hisiger 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hisiger. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hisiger. For the veterans among your Hisiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hisiger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hisiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hisiger in 1966 was 69, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hisiger 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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