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Hie Family History

Hie Name Meaning

see High .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: He, Xie, Hee, Hine, Hoe, Lie, Nie, Hier, Thie, Hix

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Where is the Hie family from?

You can see how Hie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Hie families living in London. This was about 90% of all the recorded Hie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hie. 47% of Hie 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 1921

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Janitor
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hie 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 678 immigration records available for the last name Hie. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Hie. For the veterans among your Hie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hie in 1964 was 63, and 49 in 2004.

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