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Hislip Family History

Hislip 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: Haslip, Heslip, Haislip, Hislop, Philip, Hyslop, Heslin, Crislip

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Where is the Hislip family from?

You can see how Hislip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hislip family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hislip families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Hislip families living in Northumberland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hislip's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Hislip families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hislip 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 Hislip ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hislip. 100% of Hislip men worked as a Farm Labor.

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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

  • Farm Labor
    100%

What Hislip family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Hislip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hislip 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Hislip. 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 72 military records available for the last name Hislip. For the veterans among your Hislip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hislip lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Hislip life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hislip in 1955 was 40, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hislip

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hislip 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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