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Hisloss 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: Sloss, Hislop, Milos, Hils, Stoss, Schloss, Bloss, Hallows, Kloss

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Where is the Hisloss family from?

You can see how Hisloss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hisloss family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hisloss family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hisloss's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Hisloss families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Hisloss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hisloss 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hisloss. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hisloss. For the veterans among your Hisloss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hisloss 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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