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Hisson Family History

Hisson Name 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: Hasson, Bisson, Sisson, Hitson, Hissong, Husson, Hilson, Hesson

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Where is the Hisson family from?

You can see how Hisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hisson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hisson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 41 Hisson families living in Ontario. This was about 98% of all the recorded Hisson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hisson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hisson 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 Hisson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hisson. 34% of Hisson men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hisson women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hisson were Barber and Housekeeper. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Barber
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hisson 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Hisson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 185 military records available for the last name Hisson. For the veterans among your Hisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hisson lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Hisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hisson in 1976 was 89, and 67 in 1994.

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