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Hisle Family History

Hisle Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Heisel.

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


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Where is the Hisle family from?

You can see how Hisle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hisle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hisle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hisle families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hisle's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Hisle families in 1891.
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What did your Hisle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hisle. 38% of Hisle men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Hisle women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hisle were Carpenter and Maid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Labor
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    31%
  • House Keeper
    24%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Maid
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hisle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hisle 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Hisle. 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 677 military records available for the last name Hisle. For the veterans among your Hisle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hisle lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hisle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hisle in 1955 was 46, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hisle 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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