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Hysong Family History

Hysong 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 Hysong family from?

You can see how Hysong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hysong family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hysong families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Hysong families living in Yorkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hysong's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hysong families in 1891.
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What did your Hysong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hysong. 22% of Hysong men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hysong women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hysong were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Hysong family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hysong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hysong 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Hysong. 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 449 military records available for the last name Hysong. For the veterans among your Hysong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hysong lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hysong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hysong in 1944 was 44, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hysong 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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