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Hyskell Family History

Hyskell 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: Haskell, Hysell, Hassell, Haswell, Miskell, Maskell, Hessell, Paskell

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Where is the Hyskell family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hyskell. 34% of Hyskell men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Hyskell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Hyskell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyskell 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Hyskell. 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 68 military records available for the last name Hyskell. For the veterans among your Hyskell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyskell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hyskell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hyskell in 1963 was 69, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hyskell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyskell 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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