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Hyslip Family History

Hyslip 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: Hyslop, Haslip, Heslip, Hayslip, Heslin, Heslop, Haislip, Hislop

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Where is the Hyslip family from?

You can see how Hyslip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyslip family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hyslip families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Hyslip families living in Lancashire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Hyslip's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hyslip families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyslip 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 Hyslip ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hyslip. 43% of Hyslip men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Miner
    29%

What Hyslip family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 744 census records available for the last name Hyslip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyslip 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Hyslip. 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 134 military records available for the last name Hyslip. For the veterans among your Hyslip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyslip lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hyslip life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hyslip in 1966 was 82, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hyslip

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyslip 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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