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Hisney Family History

Hisney 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: Hiskey, Disney, Hiney, Sisney, Hisey, Cisney, Sidney, Hussey, Hines

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Where is the Hisney family from?

You can see how Hisney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hisney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hisney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hisney family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hisney's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hisney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hisney 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 62 census records available for the last name Hisney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hisney 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hisney. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hisney. For the veterans among your Hisney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hisney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hisney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hisney in 1968 was 55, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hisney 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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