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Hisson Family History

Hisson 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: Hasson, Bisson, Sisson, Hitson, Hissong, Husson, Hilson, Hesson

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Where is the Hisson family from?

You can see how Hisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hisson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hisson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Hisson family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hisson's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hisson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hisson 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 Hisson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hisson. 100% of Hisson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hisson 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Hisson. 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 185 military records available for the last name Hisson. For the veterans among your Hisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hisson lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Hisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hisson in 1976 was 89, and 67 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hisson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hisson 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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