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Hissong Family History

Hissong Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German (of French origin) Hussong.

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


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Where is the Hissong family from?

You can see how Hissong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hissong family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hissong families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Hissong families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hissong's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Hissong families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hissong 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 Hissong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hissong. 32% of Hissong men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Hissong women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hissong were Labor and Launderer.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    45%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Laundress
    17%
  • Launderer
    12%

What Hissong family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hissong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hissong 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Hissong. 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 747 military records available for the last name Hissong. For the veterans among your Hissong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hissong lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hissong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Hissong in 1955 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hissong 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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