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Hiskell Family History

Hiskell 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: Haskell, Miskell, Heiskell, Isbell, Bissell, Rishell, Hipwell, Hiskey

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Where is the Hiskell family from?

You can see how Hiskell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiskell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hiskell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hiskell family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiskell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hiskell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiskell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Hiskell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiskell 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hiskell. 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 17 military records available for the last name Hiskell. For the veterans among your Hiskell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiskell lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1999, in the United States, Hiskell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hiskell in 1995 was 74, and 62 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiskell 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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