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Hiza Family History

Hiza Surname Meaning

Slovak (Hiža): topographic name or nickname from an altered form of regional chiža ‘chamber room’.

Hispanic: altered form of Basque Iza.

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


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Where is the Hiza family from?

You can see how Hiza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiza family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hiza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hiza family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiza's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hiza families in 1891.
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What did your Hiza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hiza. 40% of Hiza men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Hiza women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hiza were Gardener and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Maintenance
    8%
  • Gardener
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Hiza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 817 census records available for the last name Hiza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiza 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Hiza. 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 201 military records available for the last name Hiza. For the veterans among your Hiza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiza lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hiza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hiza in 1963 was 74, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiza 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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